The Peacock Detectives

Name: The Peacock Detectives
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781925603705
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By Carly Nugent

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Summary

The Peacock Detectives by Carly Nugent follows Cassie, a budding detective, who sets out on an adventure to solve the mystery of two missing peacocks. Along the way, she uncovers unexpected secrets within her own family and learns about friendship and self-discovery. This charming children's book blends mystery with heartfelt life lessons.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you enjoy a charming and heartfelt mystery featuring a courageous child detective on a quest. It invites readers to enter a world of adventure and discovery as the young protagonist searches for missing peacocks, tackling themes of friendship, resilience, and family along the way. Perfect for readers who love tales of curiosity and growing up.

The Peacock Detectives

A warm and engaging story about dealing with change and finding out who you are.

Shortlisted for the 2017 Text Prize, The Peacock Detectives is a delightfully Australian story for middle-grade readers about self-discovery and dealing with change

Description

The last time William Shakespeare and Virginia went missing Cassie found them sitting on a coiled hose behind the fire station, and Dad called her ‘Cassie Andersen, Peacock Detective’. So this time she knows what to do—she’ll look for clues and track them down. But the clues lead her in an unexpected direction and Cassie finds herself investigating a confusing mystery about her family.

The Peacock Detectives is a warm and engaging story for middle-grade readers about dealing with change and finding out who you are.

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?

The Peacock Detectives by Carly Nugent is praised for its tender and heartfelt storytelling, balancing humour and deep emotions. Reviews highlight its sensitive exploration of themes like depression and family dynamics, making it both a touching and adventurous read. Characters are engaging, and the story is described as quietly powerful and inviting, appealing to fans of realistic fiction and mysteries.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925603705

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 May 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 288

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Carly Nugent Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books

About the Author

Carly Nugent lives in Bright in Victoria. Her short fiction has featured in numerous publications, including the Bellevue Literary Review and Award Winning Australian Writing. The Peacock Detectives is her first novel.

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