Book description
'A delightfully funny book with a big, big heart' - David O'Doherty
The debut novel from comedian and presenter of The Last Leg, Adam Hills, featuring a young detective dream team.
When a priceless painting goes missing, Charley - a 12-year-old viral singing sensation - and her best friend George…
Why read it?
1 author picked Rockstar Detectives as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I found this comedy mystery great fun, and was pleased to see that it includes a character who is a wheelchair user. This is great because disabled children deserve to see themselves represented more in children’s literature.
This story, written by comedian Adam Hills, introduces twelve-year-old Charley, a singing sensation, and her friend George, a wannabe comedian, who are on tour together. When a valuable painting goes missing, the pair are suddenly under suspicion and must prove their innocence before the tour is suspended.
A great contemporary mystery.
From Tessa's list on children’s detective stories for middle grade readers.
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