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The Case of the Red-Bottomed Robber

Author: Richard Byrne  

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An interactive crime caper from picture book talent, Richard Byrne

Someone is stealing the chalks' lovely drawings. But he leaves some dust at the scene of the crime and only one suspect has a dusty red bottom! Sergeant Blue is quick to solve the investigation and bring the case to a happy conclusion for all!

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An interactive crime caper from picture book talent, Richard Byrne

Someone is stealing the chalks' lovely drawings. But he leaves some dust at the scene of the crime and only one suspect has a dusty red bottom! Sergeant Blue is quick to solve the investigation and bring the case to a happy conclusion for all!

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Description

The young chalks are busy at the chalkboard but someone keeps stealing their drawings . . .Mrs Red calls Sergeant Blue to investigate but when the culprit is caught, he absconds in a cloud of chalk dust. The chalks find another way to lure the suspect into their hands and it is only then that they discover they've misjudged the poor chalk rubber all along . . .With a stunning graphic look on a chalkboard-black background, this is a fun story where readerstruly participate in the investigation: looking for the clues, assessing the line-up of suspects, and closing in on the culprit.

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Critic Reviews

“For We're in the Wrong Book!: "In another hilarious story from Richard Byrne, Ben and Bella . . . experience many exciting adventures . . . The differing formats on every page, the bold"'' --The Bookseller”

For We're in the Wrong Book!'In another hilarious story from Richard Byrne, Ben and Bella . . . experience many exciting adventures . . . The differing formats on every page, the bold, clear block text, the colourful eye-catching illustrations and the comical quirkiness of the plot will make this title a definite favourite to be returned to again and again.''The BooksellerFor This Book Just Ate My Dog'a thoroughly interactive and hilarious reading experience''Teach Nursery`For This Book Just Ate My Dog'ingenious, funny and a simple yet insightful concept''The Guardian

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About the Author

Always arty as a child, at the age of 10 Richard won a competition to design a poster for the Sussex Police and won £10. That was when he realized he could make a career out of drawing. After studying at Eastbourne College of Art and Design, Richard set up his own graphic design business. Richard currently lives in Chichester with his partner Philippa, their two children, two guinea pigs and a dog.

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The young chalks are busy at the chalkboard but someone keeps stealing their drawings . . .Mrs Red calls Sergeant Blue to investigate but when the culprit is caught, he absconds in a cloud of chalk dust. The chalks find another way to lure the suspect into their hands and it is only then that they discover they've misjudged the poor chalk rubber all along . . .With a stunning graphic look on a chalkboard-black background, this is a fun story where readers truly participate in the investigation: looking for the clues, assessing the line-up of suspects, and closing in on the culprit.

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Product Details

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Published
6th September 2018
Pages
32
ISBN
9780192749772

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