The World S Greatest Detective

Author : Caroline Carlson
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-16
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780062368294

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The World's Greatest Detective by Caroline Carlson Pdf

A 2017 Agatha Award Nominee! * A Best Children’s Book of the Year Pick for Kids 9 to 12 from Bank Street College! Caroline Carlson, author of the Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates series, returns with The World’s Greatest Detective, a story of crime, tricks, and hilarity for those who know that sometimes it takes a pair of junior sleuths to solve a slippery case. Detectives’ Row is full of talented investigators, but Toby Montrose isn’t one of them. He’s only an assistant at his uncle’s detective agency, and he’s not sure he’s even very good at that. Toby’s friend Ivy is the best sleuth around—or at least she thinks so. They both see their chance to prove themselves when the famed Hugh Abernathy announces a contest to choose the World’s Greatest Detective. But when what was supposed to be a game turns into a real-life murder mystery, can Toby and Ivy crack the case?

Author : Laura James
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781408889305

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Fabio The World's Greatest Flamingo Detective: The Case of the Missing Hippo by Laura James Pdf

'Zany ... Even reluctant readers will have a blast' IRISH TIMES In a small town on the banks of Lake Laloozee lives the world's greatest flamingo detective. His name is Fabio. He's not tall or strong, but slight and pink. And he's very, very clever. When Fabio and his giraffe associate Gilbert (terrible at disguises) drop in to the Hotel Royale for a lemonade (pink, naturally), Fabio is persuaded to judge the hotel's talent contest. But when the most promising contestant – Julia the jazz-singing hippopotamus – goes missing, Fabio must put his thinking cap back on and solve the mystery! This new mystery series from Laura James, author of Captain Pug, will have animal lovers and would-be detectives in stitches. Perfect for fans of Claude, Foxy Tales and The Pink Panther!

Author : Agatha Christie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Belgians
ISBN : OCLC:1337835989

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Agatha Christie's Poirot by Agatha Christie Pdf

Author : Kin Platt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1992-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0812428846

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Big Max by Kin Platt Pdf

The world's greatest detective solves another crime.

Author : Helen Sneed,Peter Webb,David Levy,Leslie Eberhard
Publisher : Dramatists Play Service Inc
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Drama
ISBN : 0822209810

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Sally Blane, World's Greatest Girl Detective by Helen Sneed,Peter Webb,David Levy,Leslie Eberhard Pdf

THE STORY: Sally Blane, a pretty and indomitable seventeen-year-old, has solved mysteries all over the globe and has helped thousands of people in distress. Early in this, her latest adventure, she discovers that her father, Lane Blane, is being he

Author : Daniel Smith
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-05-02
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781789290929

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Sherlock Unlocked by Daniel Smith Pdf

Consulting detective Sherlock Holmes has been fascinating generations of readers, watchers and listeners for over 130 years, since he first appeared in print in 1887. Now an internationally renowned cultural icon, his name appears on books, films, television dramas, radio plays, stage adaptations and the rest right across the world and he is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as 'the most portrayed movie character' in history. With all this material readily available, one might think there's not much to find out about Sherlock, but in Sherlock Unlocked, Daniel Smith looks behind what we think we know about the well-known sleuth and reveals little-known facts of which every Sherlock aficionado should be aware. From the eccentric and odd characters to the bizarre plot twists, and from Conan Doyle to Moriarty, this book will appeal to Holmes' fans old and new. Full of fascinating facts, such as: - The shameful addiction of Watson's that Holmes kept secret - a dark gambling habit. - The part the legendary Langham hotel played, in both Conan Doyle's literary friendships - including with Oscar Wilde - and in the storylines he created for Holmes and Watson. - The Real Moriarty? The true-life London underworld thief-taker, Jonathan Wild, was a model for Professor Moriarty - Holmes's retirement passion was bee-keeping. - One of Conan Doyle's childhood teachers, Eugene Chantrelle, became a notorious murderer.

Author : Len Bailey
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780849965050

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Sherlock Holmes and the Needle's Eye by Len Bailey Pdf

Embark on a journey through the Old and New Testament with Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson as they explore exotic and spice-laden places in search of clues. The detective and the doctor travel back in time with the help of a Moriarty-designed time machine to investigate ten Bible destinations, unlocking clues to ten Bible mysteries. The most fascinating crime cases are those that are already solved, those that have been investigated by the police and brought to a swift, satisfying, and almost inevitable conclusion. So it is with Bible stories which the reader may consider familiar and unremarkable. But under close scrutiny these stories give up their hidden clues, their long kept secrets. Like a jewel newly polished, they sparkle and shine with a fresh, introspective light. While traveling back in time to witness certain scenes, Holmes and Watson unravel ten different Biblical mysteries, including the following: · The Hanging Tree: Why did Ahithophel hang himself? · Righteous Blood is Red: Is Zechariah the son of Berekiah or Jehoiada in Matthew 23? · You Miss, You Die: Why did David take five stones against Goliath? · Dead Man Walking: Why did Jesus delay in coming to Lazarus in John 11?

Author : The Editors of LIFE
Publisher : Time Inc. Books
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781683305064

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LIFE Sherlock Holmes by The Editors of LIFE Pdf

With season 4 of the popular Benedict Cumberbatch series, Sherlock, about to air on BBC One-and another Robert Downey movie about the great detective in the works-LIFE offers a colorful look back on the life and career of the immortal sleuth, along with a biography of his remarkable creator, Arthur Conan Doyle. Did you know that Holmes was based on a real person? Or that Doyle came to hate him? Or that the writer solved more than a few real-life mysteries himself? You'll find that and much more in this entertaining, immersive, informative new book.

Author : Ram V.,Cheryl Lynn Eaton,Tom Taylor
Publisher : DC Comics
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-31
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : PKEY:T1915900015001

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Batman Secret Files (2018-) #1 by Ram V.,Cheryl Lynn Eaton,Tom Taylor Pdf

Delve into BatmanÕs case histories and discover brand-new stories by some of comicsÕ most exciting talents. The BATMAN team of Tom King and Mikel Janin provides a framing sequence, setting up our hand-picked teams of creators to take a look at Bat-mysteries past and present. Featuring a bevy of Batman villains, including a look at how the ScarecrowÕs fear toxin affects the common man, and a special story written by Tom Taylor with art by Brad Walker that teams the Dark Knight Detective with Detective Chimp.

Author : Various
Publisher : DC Comics
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-02
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781779512314

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DC's Greatest Detective Stories Ever Told by Various Pdf

Batman may be the World’s Greatest Detective, but he’s hardly the only sleuth in the DC Universe. This new title collects key adventures starring Lois Lane, the Question, the Sandman (Wesley Dodds), Detective Chimp, Slam Bradley, and of course, the Dark Knight Detective. These tales span DC’s history, from 1937 to today, and even include a special appearance by the granddaddy of all detectives: Sherlock Holmes. Collects stories from Adventure Comics #51, Batman #441, Detective Comics #2, #329, and #572, Lois Lane #1-2, Secret Origins #40, and The Question #8.

Author : Thomas Levenson
Publisher : HMH
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2010-04-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780547416618

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Newton and the Counterfeiter by Thomas Levenson Pdf

A “thoroughly surprising” chapter in the life of Isaac Newton, with a “vivid re-creation of 17th-century London and its fascinating criminal haunts” (Providence Journal). When renowned scientist Isaac Newton takes up the post of Warden of His Majesty’s Mint in London, another kind of genius—a preternaturally gifted counterfeiter named William Chaloner—has already taken up residence in the city, rising quickly in an unruly, competitive underworld. In the courts and streets of London, and amid the tremors of a world being transformed by ideas Newton himself set in motion, Chaloner crosses paths with the formidable new warden. An epic game of cat and mouse ensues in Newton and the Counterfeiter, revealing for the first time the “remarkable and true tale of the only criminal investigator who was far, far brainier than even Sherlock Holmes: Sir Isaac Newton during his tenure as Warden of the Royal Mint . . . A fascinating saga” (Walter Isaacson). “I absolutely loved Newton and the Counterfeiter. Deft, witty and exhaustively researched.” —Junot Díaz, author of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao “A delicious read, featuring brilliant detective work and a captivating story . . . A virtuoso performance.” —Sylvia Nasar, author of A Beautiful Mind “Through a page-turning narrative, we witness Isaac Newton’s genius grappling with the darker sides of human nature, an all too human journey reflecting his deepest beliefs about the cosmic order.” —Brian Greene, author of The Fabric of the Cosmos “Levenson transforms inflation and metallurgy into a suspenseful detective story bolstered by an eloquent summary of Newtonian physics and stomach-turning descriptions of prison life in the Tower of London. . . . [The book] humanizes a legend, transforming him into a Sherlock Holmes in pursuit of his own private Moriarty.” —The Washington Post

Author : Zach Dundas
Publisher : HMH
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-06-02
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780544220201

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The Great Detective by Zach Dundas Pdf

A rollicking look at popular culture’s most beloved sleuth: “For even the casual fan, the history of this deathless character is fascinating” (The Boston Globe). Today he is the inspiration for fiction adaptations, blockbuster movies, hit television shows, raucous Twitter banter, and thriving subcultures. More than a century after Sherlock Holmes first capered into our world, what is it about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s peculiar creation that continues to fascinate us? Journalist and lifelong Sherlock fan Zach Dundas set out to find the answer. The result is The Great Detective: a history of an idea, a biography of someone who never lived, a tour of the borderland between reality and fiction, and a joyful romp through the world Conan Doyle bequeathed us. In this “wonderful book” (Booklist, starred review), Dundas unearths the inspirations behind Holmes and his indispensable companion, Dr. John Watson; explores how they have been kept alive over the decades by writers, actors, and readers; and visits locales—from the boozy annual New York City gathering of one of the world’s oldest and most exclusive Sherlock Holmes fan societies; to a freezing Devon heath out of The Hound of the Baskervilles; to sunny Pasadena, where Dundas chats with the creators of the smash BBC series Sherlock. Along the way, he discovers the ingredients that have made Holmes go viral—then, now, and as long as the game’s afoot.

Author : William Dear
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Detectives
ISBN : 0747512353

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Private Detective by William Dear Pdf

The TV series Watching the Detectives introduced a large audience to William C. Dear, one of the most flamboyant and successful private eyes in the world. The hand-tooled boots and diamond jewellery, the Texas ranch, the cars, the boat, the planes - all these are a world away from the traditional image of the seedy gumshoe in his grubby office with nothing in the filing cabinet but a bottle of bourbon. Bill Dear uses the most modern techniques and the most high-tech equipment in the service of his clients, who hire him for just one reason - because his is the best, and he gets the job done.

Author : Caroline Carlson
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-09
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780062368324

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The Door at the End of the World by Caroline Carlson Pdf

An otherworldly middle grade story perfect for fans of A Wrinkle in Time and Stranger Things from the author of the Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates series and the Agatha Award nominee The World’s Greatest Detective. What begins as a rather unremarkable Tuesday quickly turns to disaster when Lucy, the Gatekeeper's deputy, discovers that her boss has vanished and the door connecting Lucy's world to the next world over is broken—and it all might be Lucy's fault. To save the Gatekeeper and set things right, Lucy must break the rules for the first time ever and journey with an otherworldly boy, a suspiciously sneaky girl, and a crew of magical bees into the seven worlds beyond her own. But Lucy isn't the only one breaking the rules. As dangers gather around her, she learns she's up against a sinister force that's playing with the delicate fabric of time and space, no matter what the deadly costs or consequences. Lucy's never had to save the world before—and now, somehow, she's got to find a way to save eight of them.

Author : Agatha Christie
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 1872 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0008280959

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Hercule Poirot at Large by Agatha Christie Pdf

A new paperback slipcase featuring six of Hercule Poirot's very best cases. 'My name is Hercule Poirot and I am probably the greatest detective in the world.' This new boxed set of paperbacks collects six of Hercule Poirot's most famous and best-loved cases, perfect for readers who who would like to be introduced - or introduce their friends - to some of the twentieth century's most iconic murder books. This boxed set contains six quintessential Poirot classics: Death on the Nile, Evil Under the Sun, Appointment with Death, Murder in Mesapotamia, The Hollow, and Cat Among the Pigeons.