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The Blurb On The Back:
Hello. I am Rory Branagan. I am actually a detective. Now … People always say: “How do you become a detective?” and I say: “Ahhh, you don’t just suddenly find yourself sneaking up on baddies, or chasing them, or fighting them, or living a life of constant deadly danger – you have to want it.”
So why did I want it?
I just wanted to find my dad …
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
Andrew Clover’s comedy mystery for children aged 9+ (the first in a series and illustrated by Ralph Lazar) is a genuinely funny read that does a good job of showing Rory’s frustration and sadness at being without his dad (including through some wonderful flights of fancy) and has a quirky cast of side characters but the plot is very slight and at times risks being overshadowed by the great illustrations.
RORY BRANAGAN - DETECTIVE was released in the United Kingdom on 22nd March 2018. Thanks to the Amazon Vine Programme for the review copy of this book.
Hello. I am Rory Branagan. I am actually a detective. Now … People always say: “How do you become a detective?” and I say: “Ahhh, you don’t just suddenly find yourself sneaking up on baddies, or chasing them, or fighting them, or living a life of constant deadly danger – you have to want it.”
So why did I want it?
I just wanted to find my dad …
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
Andrew Clover’s comedy mystery for children aged 9+ (the first in a series and illustrated by Ralph Lazar) is a genuinely funny read that does a good job of showing Rory’s frustration and sadness at being without his dad (including through some wonderful flights of fancy) and has a quirky cast of side characters but the plot is very slight and at times risks being overshadowed by the great illustrations.
RORY BRANAGAN - DETECTIVE was released in the United Kingdom on 22nd March 2018. Thanks to the Amazon Vine Programme for the review copy of this book.
