{"title":"Barbara Mitchelhill","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"no-1-boy-detective-10-books-collection-set-barbara-mitchelhill-paperback","title":"No.1 Boy Detective 10 Books Collection Set by Barbara Mitchelhill - Ages 7-9 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Case of the Disappearing Daughter\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Popstar's Wedding\u003cbr\u003e\nHow To Be a Detective\u003cbr\u003e\nSpycatcher\u003cbr\u003e\nSerious Graffiti\u003cbr\u003e\nDog Snatchers\u003cbr\u003e\nUnder Cover\u003cbr\u003e\nGruesome Ghosts\u003cbr\u003e\nFootball Forgery\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Mega Quiz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Andersen Press\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 7-9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMeet Damian Drooth, the self-appointed No.1 Boy Detective, in this hugely popular ten-book paperback collection from Barbara Mitchelhill, brought to life with Tony Ross's rib-tickling illustrations. Bursting with mysteries, mischief and laugh-out-loud mishaps, this set follows Damian and his gang of trainee detectives as they investigate everything from missing dogs to dastardly popstar plots. Perfect for newly confident readers aged 7-9, it's an ideal way to build reading stamina while having plenty of fun along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDamian Drooth is convinced he's the finest detective around, and across these ten short, punchy stories he's given plenty of cases to prove it. In The Case of the Disappearing Daughter, Damian is plunged into the glamorous but deceitful world of filmmaking, while The Popstar's Wedding sees him guarding a superstar's wedding presents from notorious crooks. How To Be a Detective finds Damian passing on his skills to eager young apprentices with hilarious results, and Spycatcher, Serious Graffiti and Under Cover each bring fresh school-based capers full of misunderstandings and clever twists. Dog Snatchers has Damian tracking a missing pet, Gruesome Ghosts sends him on a spooky overnight stakeout, Football Forgery uncovers a ticket-forging scheme at the local match, and The Mega Quiz wraps up the set with a competition gone wonderfully wrong. Each story is written in short chapters with plenty of illustrations from Tony Ross, making them accessible for children moving into their first chapter books. The humour is warm, the mysteries are gently challenging rather than scary, and Damian's overconfidence is always good for a laugh. Collected together, these ten adventures offer excellent value, giving young readers a whole series without needing to search for the next instalment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTen complete Damian Drooth stories in one great-value paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort chapters and lively illustrations perfect for newly confident readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages problem-solving, humour and a love of reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for building a home library or as a thoughtful gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for fans of funny, gently mysterious chapter books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBarbara Mitchelhill trained as a teacher before writing for BBC children's television and educational publishers, later becoming a celebrated children's author. She enjoys school visits and literary festivals across the country. Illustrator Tony Ross has illustrated more than 800 books, with titles shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and Roald Dahl Funny Prize, and was Britain's nominee for the Andersen Medal in 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTen funny, fast-paced mysteries in one bundle mean hours of reading enjoyment for young detective fans, with consistent charm, clever plotting and brilliant illustrations throughout the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Please note the ISBN and cover shown are for the UK edition; actual cover artwork may vary slightly by print run.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barbara Mitchelhill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42807861215469,"sku":"PLD18112-1","price":17.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/products\/no1-boy-detective-10-books-collection-set-barbara-mitchelhill-paperback.jpg?v=1784310915"},{"product_id":"no-1-boy-detective-collection-10-book-set-barbara-michtchelhill-and-tony-ross-for-young-readers","title":"No. 1 Boy Detective Collection 10 Book Set Barbara Michtchelhill And Tony Ross For Young Readers","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the No.1 boy detective collection — a lively 10-book boxed set that’s perfect for young readers who love mysteries, humor and action. Written by Barbara Mictchelhill \u0026amp; Tony Ross, this paperback edition brings together ten fast-paced adventures that build confidence in early readers while keeping storytime entertaining. Ideal for parents, teachers and gift buyers hunting for a children’s series that balances clever puzzles with playful illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book collection includes ten titles from the popular No. 1 Boy Detective series. Each story is compact, engaging and written to develop reading fluency and curiosity. The set contains:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Disappearing Daughter (No. 1 Boy Detective)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Popstar's Wedding (No. 1 Boy Detective)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow To Be a Detective (No. 1 Boy Detective)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpycatcher (No. 1 Boy Detective)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerious Graffiti (No. 1 Boy Detective)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eDog Snatchers (No. 1 Boy Detective)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnder Cover (No. 1 Boy Detective)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eGruesome Ghosts (No. 1 Boy Detective)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFootball Forgery (No. 1 Boy Detective)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Mega Quiz (No. 1 Boy Detective)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781783446506\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhy parents, teachers and young sleuths love this boxed set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePerfectly paced mysteries:\u003c\/b\u003e Short chapters and lively plots keep reluctant readers engaged and encourage independent reading time.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRelatable characters:\u003c\/b\u003e The No. 1 Boy Detective is brave, curious and humorous — traits that appeal to children and encourage imagination.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIllustrated charm:\u003c\/b\u003e With illustrations that support comprehension, the paperback edition is a comfortable read for early school years.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClassroom-friendly:\u003c\/b\u003e Use as a guided reading set, library addition or award-winning author spotlight in literacy lessons.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGreat value gift set:\u003c\/b\u003e Ten titles in one collection make it an excellent present for birthdays, holidays or as a classroom starter pack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBarbara Mictchelhill \u0026amp; Tony Ross are names parents and teachers recognize for delivering engaging children’s stories — trusted by educators for blending adventure with learning. 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