Reservoir Pups facts for kids
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| Author | Colin Bateman |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | Eddie & the Gang with No Name |
| Genre | Crime, young adult |
| Publisher | Hodder Children's |
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Publication date
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13 November 2003 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover and softcover) |
| Pages | 312 |
| ISBN | 9780340877807 |
| OCLC | 52921494 |
| Followed by | Bring Me the Head of Oliver Plunkett (2004)' |
Reservoir Pups (also known as Running with the Reservoir Pups) is an exciting adventure book for young adults. It is the first novel in the Eddie & the Gang with No Name series. The book was written by Colin Bateman, an author from Northern Ireland. It was first published on November 13, 2003, by Hodder Children's Books. This was Mr. Bateman's first book written specifically for young readers.
Contents
About the Story: What Happens?
The story of Reservoir Pups follows a twelve-year-old boy named Eddie. He gets involved with a local group of kids known as the "Reservoir Pups."
Eddie's New Start
Eddie's life changes when his father leaves. His mother then gets a new nursing job. It is at the Royal Victoria Maternity Hospital. This hospital is in a part of Belfast that looks a bit run-down. Despite this, Eddie and his mother move there.
Joining the Gang
Soon after they move, the head of hospital security, a man named Scuttles, causes trouble for Eddie. Scuttles thinks Eddie is tricking people and is part of the "Reservoir Pups" gang. Eddie's mum also scolds him because of these accusations. Since everyone already believes he is part of the gang, Eddie decides to actually join them.
A Dangerous Plan
The gang gives Eddie a task. He needs to steal security codes from Scuttles' computer. While trying to do this, Eddie overhears something shocking. He learns about a plan to kidnap twelve babies from the hospital nursery! Eddie immediately stops his mission to steal the codes.
Eddie's Big Challenge
When Eddie returns to the gang, they are angry because he failed his task. They tell him to "watch his back," meaning he should be careful. Eddie then decides he must stop the baby kidnapping himself. He sets out to be a hero and foil the dangerous plot.
Main Characters: Who's Who?
- Eddie Malone: He is a twelve-year-old boy and the main character of the story.
- Bernard Scuttles: He is the chief of security at the hospital. He also becomes the boyfriend of Eddie's mum.
- Captain Black: He is a boy who cannot use his legs and is the leader of the "Reservoir Pups" gang.
- Alison Beech: She owns a makeup company. She is the person trying to kidnap the babies.
