The Curious League of Detectives and Thieves 1: Egypt's Fire

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After the death of his mother, twelve-year-old John Boarhog escapes to the ceiling of the New York Museum of Natural History instead of going to a boys' home. His life takes a turn when a rare Egyptian ruby goes missing and he becomes the prime suspect. With the eccentric Inspector Toadius McGee on the case, John teams up with him to uncover the true thief, leading them through the city's hidden corners. As they investigate, John discovers surprising connections to his own past and a world of quirky criminals.