The Fairy Detective Agency: The Matchbox Mysteries, 9781510101173
Paperback
Magical mysteries abound! Can tiny detectives solve giant problems?

The Fairy Detective Agency: The Matchbox Mysteries

the detective agency's fourth case

  • Paperback

    224 pages

  • Release Date

    12 September 2016

Summary

The Fairy Detective Agency: The Matchbox Mysteries

‘Agatha Christie for kids’ - the fourth in a detective agency series brimming with mystery and magic by million-copy-selling author, Sally Gardner, and illustrated by acclaimed artist, David Roberts.

It’s Hallowe’en and the town of Podgy Bottom is in trouble. Cars are being shrunk to the size of a matchbox in the blink of an eye; a giant purple bunny rabbit is running riot and a strange-looking broomstick is…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781510101173
ISBN-10:1510101179
Series:The Fairy Detective Agency
Author:Sally Gardner, David Roberts
Publisher:Hachette Children's Group
Imprint:Orion Children's Books
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:224
Release Date:12 September 2016
Weight:199g
Dimensions:200mm x 142mm x 17mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

This is a touching story that had me laughing out loud. I highly recommend this book, it is so much fun!

Jam-packed tales full of hilarity, excitement and fun … Perfect for all young readers looking for a thoroughly engaging read. - LoveReading4Kids

This is a brilliant book in an excellent series, I would recommend it for boys and girls from 8 upwards, but teachers or parents could read it aloud to even younger children. I hope Sally Gardner will write more in this series. - Guardian

About The Author

Sally Gardner

Sally Gardner is an award-winning novelist from London. Her books have been translated into 22 languages and have sold more than 1.6 million copies in the UK. Sally continues to be an avid spokesperson for dyslexia awareness, working to change the way it is perceived by society. She has been awarded the CARNEGIE MEDAL and the COSTA BOOK AWARD.

David Roberts is a hugely successful illustrator who has illustrated books by Philip Ardagh, Julia Donaldson, Jacqueline Wilson, Julian Clary and Chris Priestley. He’s also the creator of Dirty Bertie. David lives in London.

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