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Rory Branagan (Detective)

Series: Rory Branagan
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In Rory Branagan (Detective) by Andrew Clover, follow the adventures of young Rory, a spirited boy who hopes to solve the mystery of his father's disappearance. His determination and quirky detective skills lead him through thrilling and comedic escapades, accompanied by an equally curious cat, as they uncover clues and encounter various intriguing characters. Ideal for children, this story is filled with humour and excitement.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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If you enjoy exhilarating mysteries combined with humour, this children's book might captivate you. It's packed with adventure, laughter and excitement as a young detective dives into intriguing cases. Perfect for readers who love fast-paced storytelling and vibrant, relatable characters.

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Meet RORY BRANAGAN – he eats bad guys for breakfast. Well, not ACTUALLY. But he IS the best detective in town. First in a hilarious illustrated comedy-crime series for kids.

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Meet Rory Branagan – he eats bad guys for breakfast. Well, not ACTUALLY. But he IS the best detective in town. First in a hilarious illustrated comedy-crime series for kids.

Hello. I am Rory Branagan. I am ACTUALLY a detective.

People always say, ‘How do you become a detective?’

And I say, ‘Ahhhh… you don’t just FIND YOURSELF suddenly sneaking up on baddies, or diving out of the way as they shoot, or hurtling from an open plane towards the ground! You have to WANT it.’

And what made ME want it? I needed to find out what happened to my dad…

There are seven books in the Rory Branagan (Detective) series, and this is the first, in which you meet Rory and his accomplice, Cassidy, as they investigate the poisoning of Rory’s next-door neighbour. Rory’s adventures are all highly illustrated so you can see everything he gets up to in glorious black and white. Perfect for readers aged 8 and up.

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Rory Branagan (Detective) by Andrew Clover is celebrated for its engaging storytelling and humorous illustrations. Reviewers highlight the book as perfect for children transitioning from picture books to longer novels, with comparisons to popular series like Diary of a Wimpy Kid. It's praised for its blend of humour, excitement, and warmth, with one reviewer noting its irresistible, page-turning nature and another appreciating its inspirational message for young readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008265830

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 March 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ralph Lazar

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 330g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Andrew Clover is an actor and comic - nominated for a Perrier at the Edinburgh Fringe. He performs his show The Seven Secrets of Storytelling in schools worldwide from the UK to United Arab Emirates working with Authorsaloud.   Ralph Lazar is the creator of the Happiness Is website which has 10 million visitors.

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