
Detective Gordon: The First Case
Ulf Nilsson(Author)
Gecko Press
Will be published approx. on 1. March 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-1-927271-50-6 (ISBN)
Description
Country of Origin: Sweden A very fat toad sat at the desk with an important piece of paper in front of him and a pen in his hand. This was the famous Detective Gordon, chief of police and chief of detectives in this forest. The famous Chief Detective Gordon, feared by all criminals. But Detective Gordon was asleep. He lay on his important paper, his face in a small pile of cake crumbs. His mouth was open and he was snoring. From the corner of his mouth, spit dribbled onto the paper. Someones stealing nuts from the forest and its up to Detective Gordon to catch the thief! Unfortunately, solving this crime means standing in the snow and waiting for a long time...If only he had an assistant - someone small, fast and clever - to help solve this terrible case. A brilliant detective story by one of Swedens top childrens writers and illustrated in full colour throughout. A book to read alone or aloud!
Reviews / Votes
"This involving, thought-provoking chapter book is utterly charming. Nilsson...creates endearing characters and a childlike sensibility through writing that is clean, precise, and amusing. "A wonderful choice for independent reading, particularly for kids who become accomplished readers early, the handsome first volume in the Detective Gordon series is a rewarding read-aloud as well." starred review, Booklist (US)More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Wellington
New Zealand
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 to 9 years
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 148 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-927271-50-6 (9781927271506)
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Persons
Ulf Nilsson is a celebrated children's writer in Sweden, who has written over twenty books for all ages. Also by Ulf Nilsson from Gecko Press: The Best Singer in the World, When We Were Alone, All the Dear Little Animals. Gitte Spee graduated from the Gerrit Rietveld Academie, a renowned academy of fine art and design in the Netherlands. She now works in Amsterdam as a children's book illustrator.