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The Fairy Detective Agency: The Matchbox Mysteries
Sally Gardner
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Description for The Fairy Detective Agency: The Matchbox Mysteries
Paperback. 'Agatha Christie for kids' - the fourth in a detective agency series brimming with mystery and magic by million-copy-selling author, Sally Gardner, and illustrated by acclaimed artist, David Roberts. Illustrator(s): Roberts, David. Series: The Fairy Detective Agency. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 5AH; YFCF; YFH. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 131 x 264 x 19. Weight in Grams: 184.
'Agatha Christie for kids' - the fourth in a detective agency series brimming with mystery and magic by million-copy-selling author, Sally Gardner, and illustrated by acclaimed artist, David Roberts. It's Hallowe'en and the town of Podgy Bottom is in trouble. Cars are being shrunk to the size of a matchbox in the blink of an eye; a giant purple bunny rabbit is running riot and a strange-looking broomstick is causing chaos and calamity . . . Sounds like a case for Wings & Co, the famous detective agency! Can Emily, Buster and Fidget put a stop to this magical mischief before it's too late? Includes Wings and Co detective case notes, character profiles and clues.
Product Details
Publisher
Hachette Children´s Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Series
The Fairy Detective Agency
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781510101173
SKU
V9781510101173
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-10
About Sally Gardner
Sally Gardner is an award-winning novelist from London. Her books have been translated into 22 languages and have sold more than 1.6 million copies in the UK. Sally continues to be an avid spokesperson for dyslexia awareness, working to change the way it is perceived by society. She has been awarded the CARNEGIE MEDAL and the COSTA BOOK AWARD. Visit her website at www.sallygardner.net, and follow her on Twitter a@TheSallyGardner and Facebook at www.facebook.com/SallyGardner.Author David Roberts is a hugely successful illustrator who has illustrated books by Philip Ardagh, Julia Donaldson, Jacqueline Wilson, Julian Clary and Chris Priestley. He's also the creator of Dirty Bertie. David lives in London.
Reviews for The Fairy Detective Agency: The Matchbox Mysteries
One of the most charming and quirky series for young readers around
Fiona Noble
The Bookseller
This is a touching story that had me laughing out loud. I highly recommend this book, it is so much fun!
Bookbabblers blog
I'd forgotten about the keys with feet, which are important in this clever detective story where there are some fairies missing their wings, fairies whose identities are surprising.
NAYU'S READING CORNER
Absolutely charming
angelsandurchins.co.uk
this is just as good as the first book. There's so much fun and silliness here and once again David Roberts' illustrations are pitched perfectly. I think Sally Gardner has a real winner with this series. Younger readers will love it and parents won't mind reading it aloud either. Now, let's hope there's another one coming out soon.
J E Towey
www.jetowey.com
Wonderfully imaginative, full of quirky humour and delightfully illustrated.
www.parentsintouch.co.uk
Sally Gardner successfully combines magic and a touch of fairy tale with a contemporary feel in this charming adventure story. The story moves at a fast pace but for me the delightful characters are the most enjoyable aspect of the book. The quirky illustrations by David Roberts are very much a part of the success of this book fitting the style of the story perfectly and bringing the characters to life. The short chapters and the many illustrations ensure that the book will appeal to newly independent readers but the use of language, wit, catchphrases and world play mean that this story would work well read aloud too. Emily and her gang are great fun and this series deserves to be a success.
Anne Thompson
thebookbag.co.uk
Fiona Noble
The Bookseller
This is a touching story that had me laughing out loud. I highly recommend this book, it is so much fun!
Bookbabblers blog
I'd forgotten about the keys with feet, which are important in this clever detective story where there are some fairies missing their wings, fairies whose identities are surprising.
NAYU'S READING CORNER
Absolutely charming
angelsandurchins.co.uk
this is just as good as the first book. There's so much fun and silliness here and once again David Roberts' illustrations are pitched perfectly. I think Sally Gardner has a real winner with this series. Younger readers will love it and parents won't mind reading it aloud either. Now, let's hope there's another one coming out soon.
J E Towey
www.jetowey.com
Wonderfully imaginative, full of quirky humour and delightfully illustrated.
www.parentsintouch.co.uk
Sally Gardner successfully combines magic and a touch of fairy tale with a contemporary feel in this charming adventure story. The story moves at a fast pace but for me the delightful characters are the most enjoyable aspect of the book. The quirky illustrations by David Roberts are very much a part of the success of this book fitting the style of the story perfectly and bringing the characters to life. The short chapters and the many illustrations ensure that the book will appeal to newly independent readers but the use of language, wit, catchphrases and world play mean that this story would work well read aloud too. Emily and her gang are great fun and this series deserves to be a success.
Anne Thompson
thebookbag.co.uk