Martin is kidnapped in his own house by a mysterious stranger. He is taken to a canal boat to await ransom money from his father.The twist is that the person behind the kidnap is Martin's own mother. She's doing it for the money she thinks Martin's father has won on the National Lottery. But he says he hasn't won anything. Who is right? And how will Martin escape from his kidnapper? The plot twists and turns as time startsrunning out for Martin.This is a gripping and unusual thriller for 10-11 year olds.