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The Flying Carpet Thief
The Fairy Detective Agency (Related to this series)
- Narrator
- Simon Russell Beale
- Publisher
- Hachette Children's Group
- Publish Date
- 7 September 2017
- Run Time
- 2 hours 27 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
The detectives at Wings and Co are in a bit of bother. There is a lost leprechaun on the loose and carpets are flying all over the village of Podgy Bottom, as if by magic. Oh, and worst of all, Fidget the cat has vanished on VERY URGENT business. It looks like a tricky case for our fairy detectives . . .
(P) 2017 Orion Children's Books
Critics Review
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Sally Gardner successfully combines magic and a touch of fairy tale with a contemporary feel in this charming adventure story. The story moves at a fast pace but for me the delightful characters are the most enjoyable aspect of the book. The quirky illustrations by David Roberts are very much a part of the success of this book fitting the style of the story perfectly and bringing the characters to life. The short chapters and the many illustrations ensure that the book will appeal to newly independent readers but the use of language, wit, catchphrases and world play mean that this story would work well read aloud too. Emily and her gang are great fun and this series deserves to be a success.
thebookbag.co.uk
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Wonderfully imaginative, full of quirky humour and delightfully illustrated.
www.parentsintouch.co.uk
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this is just as good as the first book. There's so much fun and silliness here and once again David Roberts' illustrations are pitched perfectly. I think Sally Gardner has a real winner with this series. Younger readers will love it and parents won't mind reading it aloud either. Now, let's hope there's another one coming out soon.
www.jetowey.com
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Absolutely charming
angelsandurchins.co.uk
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I'd forgotten about the keys with feet, which are important in this clever detective story where there are some fairies missing their wings, fairies whose identities are surprising.
NAYU'S READING CORNER
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This is a touching story that had me laughing out loud. I highly recommend this book, it is so much fun!
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Details
- Author
- Sally Gardner, illustrated by David Roberts
- Narrator
- Simon Russell Beale
- Duration
- 2 hours 27 minutes
- Release Date
- 7 September 2017
- ISBN
- 9781510104310
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Hachette Children's Group
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction
Synopsis
'Agatha Christie for kids' - a new mystery in the detective agency series brimming with mystery and magic by million-copy-selling author, Sally Gardner.The detectives at Wings and Co are in a bit of bother. There is a lost leprechaun on the loose and carpets are flying all over the village of Podgy Bottom, as if by magic. Oh, and worst of all, Fidget the cat has vanished on VERY URGENT business. It looks like a tricky case for our fairy detectives . . .(P) 2017 Orion Children's Books
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