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The Case of the Fishy Detective (Einstein the Penguin, Book 2)

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Case of the Fishy Detective (Einstein the Penguin, Book 2)
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Iona Rangeley
Illustrated by David Tazzyman
SeriesEinstein the Penguin
Series part Volume No. Book 2
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:320
Dimensions(mm): Height 191,Width 136
ISBN/Barcode 9780008476007
ClassificationsDewey:823.92
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint HarperCollins
NZ Release Date 1 February 2023
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

An unforgettable friend returns 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

Author Biography

Iona Rangeley has just finished studying English at Oxford. She has wanted to be a writer since her debut novel Sam and the Pig, which she wrote when she was five. Iona starting writing Einstein the Penguin when her final exams came along, because it was more fun.

Reviews

'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 'An adorable story' Irish Examiner '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