Dead Good Detectives
Published on 7. July 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-1-4052-9815-5 (ISBN)
Description
A super funny and exciting pirate adventure for readers 8+ by the author of the bestselling Land of Roar series. Perfect for fans of BBC's Ghosts!
SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK 30-10-22
Sid Jones loves hanging out in the graveyard with her best friend Zen - they are desperate to see a real-life ghost!
But when Sid accidentally summons a 300-year-old pirate from the dead, it opens the door to the HALFWAY HOUSE - a magical inn FULL of lost souls from across the ages, all trapped there by a sinister landlord.
There are more ghosts that Sid could ever have imagined - and they're all sure Sid is there to save them! (Sid's sure there's been some kind of mistake.)
But someone else is watching, and they're not happy about Sid helping the ghosts ...
Another epic adventure series from the author of the Land of Roar, with magic, peril, pirates, lots of laughs and LOADS of ghosts!
SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK 30-10-22
Sid Jones loves hanging out in the graveyard with her best friend Zen - they are desperate to see a real-life ghost!
But when Sid accidentally summons a 300-year-old pirate from the dead, it opens the door to the HALFWAY HOUSE - a magical inn FULL of lost souls from across the ages, all trapped there by a sinister landlord.
There are more ghosts that Sid could ever have imagined - and they're all sure Sid is there to save them! (Sid's sure there's been some kind of mistake.)
But someone else is watching, and they're not happy about Sid helping the ghosts ...
Another epic adventure series from the author of the Land of Roar, with magic, peril, pirates, lots of laughs and LOADS of ghosts!
Reviews / Votes
"If you like ghost stories that do not keep you awake at night, this is a great choice. The story is funny and warm, and not being afraid to be different. Lively and engaging, if readers are kept awake by this, it will only be for the pleasure of finishing it." - Sunday Times'Spooktacular fun! Funny, exciting, epic - I loved it!'
Sam Copeland, bestselling author
'This is totally and utterly brilliant. Can't put it down!'
Emma Carroll, bestselling author
'I know Jenny's gazillions of fans are going to LOVE this piratey, ghosty adventure. You'll be sucked in from the first page. If you haven't already, you should buy a copy immediately!' Jennifer Killick, author of Crater Lake and Dread Wood.
'This Dead Good Detectives duology is more than just a dead good read... it's a gripping, rip-roaring, unmissable adventure!' The Lancashire Evening Post
PRAISE FOR THE LAND OF ROAR
'This is proof, not that it's needed, that Jenny McLachlan is a writer of enormous heart and versatility. I'm a really big fan' (Phil Earle)
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
With flaps
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 199 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 37 mm
Weight
366 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4052-9815-5 (9781405298155)
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Persons
Jenny McLachlan is the author of the bestselling Land of Roar series, as well as several acclaimed teen novels. Before Jenny became a writer, she was Head of English in a secondary school; she now loves visiting schools as an author and delivering funny and inspiring talks and workshops.