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Hermelin

The Detective Mouse
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Meet Hermelin, the extra-special detective mouse with a keen eye for noticing and finding missing items. Though the residents of Offley Street are thrilled when their lost possessions reappear, they are less enthusiastic about being helped by a mouse. What challenges will Hermelin face, and will his extraordinary detective talents be recognised and rewarded?
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This charming tale is ideal for young readers with a curiosity for mysteries and fans of richly illustrated children's stories.

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Hermelin is a noticer. He is also a finder. The occupants of Offley Street are delighted when their missing items are found, but not so happy to learn that their brilliant detective is a mouse! What will happen to Hermelin? Will his talents go unrewarded?

Meet Hermelin - the extra-special detective mouse! But not everyone is pleased to see Hermelin...

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Meet Hermelin - the extra-special detective mouse! But not everyone is pleased to see Hermelin...

Hermelin is a noticer. He is also a finder. The occupants of Offley Street are delighted when their missing items are found, but not so happy to learn that their brilliant detective is a mouse!

What will happen to Hermelin? Will his talents go unrewarded?

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Critical praise highlights Hermelin's intricate, stylish illustrations and compelling storytelling. Alex O'Connell of The Times praises the book's enduring appeal, while Lorna Bradbury of The Daily Telegraph commends the witty and detailed artwork. Nicolette Jones of The Sunday Times appreciates the nostalgic and comic style that invites budding detectives to engage deeply. Robert Dunbar from the Irish Times notes the book's humour, playfulness, and dynamic layout that fans of Mini Grey will love.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781849415620

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 February 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Red Fox

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 274.0mm

Weight: 203g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Mini Grey was given her name after being born in a Mini in a car park in Newport, Wales. She studied for an MA in Sequential Illustration at Brighton under the tutelage of John Vernon Lord. Mini also worked as a primary school teacher in Oxford, where she now lives. Her books include Egg Drop, The Pea and the Princess (shortlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal), Biscuit Bear (winner of the Nestle Children's Book Prize Gold Award), Traction Man is Here (winner of the Boston Horn Book Award and shortlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal), The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon (winner of the Nestle Children's Book Prize Bronze Award and winner of the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal), and Traction Man meets Turbodog. Mini Grey is one of the Big Picture's ten Best New Illustrators.

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