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Dead Good Detectives

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In Dead Good Detectives by Jenny McLachlan, young readers are whisked away on a thrilling adventure where two spirited friends stumble across a ghostly mystery. Set against the backdrop of a seaside town, they team up with an unusual alliance to solve riddles and uncover secrets. It's a delightful blend of mischief, friendship, and detective work that's perfect for children.
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You might enjoy this book if you love a mix of ghostly adventure, humour, and mystery tailored for young readers. It's perfect for those who relish the thrill of solving puzzles with a supernatural twist and appreciate a lively, engaging storyline full of quirky characters and unexpected turns.

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Dead Good Detectives

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

Get spooked with the funniest new kids’ ghostly adventure series of 2022, by the author of the Land of Roar

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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 than 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!

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Dead Good Detectives by Jenny McLachlan has been praised for its fun and engaging storytelling, offering a ghostly adventure that doesn't frighten but delights. The book's humour and lively narrative make it a compelling read for children, with exciting and epic elements that both entertain and keep readers invested until the last page. Fans and reviewers highlight its warmth, uniqueness, and the author's captivating style, ensuring it stands out as a must-read in children's literature.

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ISBN: 9781405298155

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farshore

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Chloe Dominique

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Jenny McLachlan is the author of several acclaimed teen novels including Flirty Dancing, Stargazing for Beginners and Truly, Wildly, Deeply. 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. When Jenny isn't thinking about stories or writing stories, she enjoys living by the seaside, cycling and running over the South Downs. Chloe Dominique is an Illustrator and Concept Artist from the UK working in Animation, Video Games and Publishing. Her work is driven by a love of storytelling, which she explores through design, colour and light in her illustrations. Chloe often finds herself drawn to projects that are full of heart, adventure and charm, with a special fondness for the offbeat and mysterious. When she's not drawing, Chloe enjoys reading, walks along the coastline on blustery days with her Dog of Mischief, Loki, and finding peculiar treasures in antique shops.

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