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The Case of the Fishy Detective

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What to expect

An unforgettable friend gets into trouble in this warm and fantastically funny sequel to the bestselling debut Einstein the Penguin.

Imogen and Arthur have been missing their friend, the penguin, Einstein, since he went back to Australia. So when an opportunity for him to return arises, they jump at the chance.

But then Einstein and his friend Isaac are kidnapped. It’s time to turn detective again . . .

‘A delightful series’ The Bookseller

Critics Review

  • ‘When Einstein and his friend Isaac are kidnapped, Imogen and Arthur must figure out what happened. The second book in Rangeley’s delightful series’ The Bookseller

    ‘The writing is sharp with some acute observations and memorable phrases, and at no point does the whimsicality veer into tweeness’ Book for Keeps Book of the Week 27.10.22

    ‘This is the second witty and charming book, with wild, expressive pictures, about a super-intelligent penguin adopted by a London family. Adorable Einstein and the children face peril and expose duplicity’ The Times 33 Best Books for Children 2022

    ‘Packed with the most wonderful lifelike illustrations that take us straight into the world and the story . . . we are all going to fall in love with Einstein all over again’ Armadillo

    PRAISE FOR EINSTEIN THE PENGUIN:

    ‘An outstanding debut. Funny and surprising’ The Times Best Books for Children 2021

    ‘This debut novel is a delight . . . A joy to read aloud’ Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week

    ‘An adorable story’ Irish Examiner

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