Who is behind the mysterious disappearance of all the animals and what can Jackson do about it? Jackson is just a regular 14 year old who lives with a fretful mum, an annoying brother and their two dogs in a small and quiet village outside of Derby. With best friend Danny and the rest of their gang, they spend their days just like all kids their age. But everything changes for the friends and their small community when animals start disappearing. And what's going on with Boris, the mysterious boyfriend of Jackson's mum? The only ones brave enough to uncover the truth and bring back the stolen animals are Jackson and the rest of the gang! The first volume of the Jackson's Diary series is sure to keep kids, teens and even adults on edge and absolutely captivated.Written by DM Burdett, a software engineer, in a fun and simple way, this book will introduce the joy of reading to middle schoolers so they can develop their critical thinking, intelligence and mystery solving skills, all while enjoying the humorous and interesting adventures of Jackson and her friends.