Book : Fabio The Worlds Greatest Flamingo Detective The Case

-Titulo Original : Fabio The Worlds Greatest Flamingo Detective: The Case Of The Missing Hippo

-Fabricante :

Bloomsbury Childrens Books

-Descripcion Original:

This hilarious, brightly illustrated chapter book starring Fabio the flamingo detective and his sidekick Gilbert the giraffe is perfect for fans of CatStronauts and The Bad Guys. 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 drop in to the Hotel Royale for a relaxing glass of 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! Dont miss these other books from Laura James! The Pug seriesCaptain PugCowboy PugSafari Pug From School Library Journal Gr 2-5-In this playful mystery for beginning chapter book readers, Fabio is a flamingo who loves to solve crimes and drink pink lemonade. When Julia the hippo goes missing during her talent show performance, Fabio steps in to help. Using the clues left behind and interviewing key witnesses, the sleuthing flamingo must put his skills to the test to catch the kidnapper and save Julia. Young readers will find Fabio and his best friend, Gilbert the giraffe, likable. The engaging plot and bright neon pink and green pages will draw readers into the story. Though the fast pace can make the text occasionally hard to follow, fans of the authors Pirate Pug books will applaud this series debut. VERDICT A wild and fun mystery for young readers; recommended for elementary libraries where Jamess previous series thrive.-Elizabeth Pelayo, St. Charles East High School, IL Review [Fabio’s] twists and turns are fun to follow and, combined with its beautiful illustrations, make this story both thrilling and playful. - Foreword Reviews, starred reviewShifty characters, clues hiding in plain sight and a big reveal make for a satisfying introduction to the detective genre in this neon-bright caper for children. - Wall Street JournalThe engaging plot and bright neon pink and green pages will draw readers into the story. . . A wild and fun mystery for young readers. - School Library JournalGiggleworthy . . . the cheeky tone, and, of course, the whodunit appeal will motivate some readers to test their literacy chops and help our pink protagonist solve the mystery. - BCCBA classic detective story with some quirky, fun animal flair . . . . The bright neon green and pink illustrations compliment the fun plot. - School Library ConnectionYoung sleuths will enjoy the easy mystery and the cheeky illustrations. - Kirkus ReviewsWith plenty of fun, outlandish scenarios, and a few new friends, this is sure to please. - Booklist on COWBOY PUGPug is a fun, engaging character, while Lady Miranda is caring and will remind young readers of Fancy Nancy and Eloise. . . . Fans of dogs and animal adventures will have a hard time putting this one down. - Starred review, School Library Journal on CAPTAIN PUGThis charming chapter book will delight young readers ready to tackle longer stories. The breezy tone and adventurous plot will keep the pages turning, while comical illustrations--accented with blue and red--add to the fun. - Booklist on CAPTAIN PUG About the Author Laura James is the author of the Pug series, including Captain Pug, Cowboy Pug, and Safari Pug. Her love of storytelling began at an early age and led her to study writing for young people at Bath Spa University in England. She continues to live near Bath with her two dachshunds, Brian and Florence.laurajamesauthor Emily Fox is a Bristol-based illustrator who graduated from Falmouth University. She loves to experiment with color, funny stories and animals, which means that Fabio is the perfect project for her. emilyafox.co.uk