One Bad Syrup — Angela Cowan

Welcome to Sam Delaney's world where daft things happen on a regular basis. The summer holidays have begun badly for Sam: her best friend Tinny's not quite himself, her arch-enemy Lucy has resurfaced with a vengeance, cousin Floyd wants help with his latest unsuitable job, Sam's father has claimed something pretty ridiculous from the Lost Property Office and her kleptomaniac dog Wilf has excelled himself in the bad-taste department. Oh, and a pirate has moved in next door. So what can Sam do but get into trouble...?