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Harold’s Neighbourhood Watch Nightmare (Book 8)

A homemade badge. An overzealous patrol. A neighbourhood in uproar.

✅ Laugh-out-loud chaos that kids actually finish

✅ Fast chapters + high momentum for reluctant readers

✅ A gentle life-lesson: respect without the lecture

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🏘️ About the Book

Trying to be a local hero, Harold's overzealous "patrols" create more problems for his neighbours, teaching him that true community means listening first.

Harold Mitchell is ten years old and has decided it is his personal duty to keep the street safe. Armed with a notepad and too much enthusiasm, his attempts to "help" end up causing widespread panic, a ruined garden, and a very angry postman.

This is the story of what happens when trying to do good goes terribly wrong, and the hilarious reality of learning what it actually means to be a good neighbour.

The SEL Focus: Community Awareness & Respect

Target Age: 9–10 (Arc 2: The Growth Years)

Harold attempts to help his community but accidentally creates confusion.
Harold learns responsibility, trust and community awareness.
The book explores citizenship, community engagement and personal responsibility.

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