Author: David Walliams
Reading Age: 9-11

Alfie is very suspicious of Miss Root, the dentist. Is she behind the mystery of the horrible things (slugs, spiders and earwigs) that children are finding under their pillows, when they put their teeth there for the tooth fairy? Can Alfie solve the mystery?

Alfie hasn’t been to see the dentist in a long time and his teeth are in a terrible state. Unfortunately, Alfie’s dad is unwell and Alfie has to help care for him. Winnie, a social worker, becomes involved and she is determined to get Alfie to see the dentist. Alfie is very suspicious of Miss Root, the dentist, who visits the school giving out sweets and toothpaste. Is she behind the mystery of the horrible things (slugs, spiders and earwigs) that children are finding under their pillows, when they put their teeth there for the tooth fairy? Can Alfie solve the mystery?

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