Detective

By Andrew Clover, Ralph Lazar (Illustrator)

Book #1 in the Rory Branagan series

Young detective tackles mysteries with his dog and neighbor, uncovering secrets and self-discovery.

4.1/5 Goodreads · 236 ratings

352 pages· 12,766 words· Est. 2.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Rory Branagan is the town's top young detective, solving mysteries with his loyal dog, Wilkins, and nosy neighbor, Cassidy. As they chase bad guys, Rory uncovers secrets about his family and himself. Will his sleuthing skills be enough to set things right and reveal the truth about his father? This illustrated adventure blends humor and heart, inviting readers to join Rory on his thrilling detective journey.

From the publisher

Such fun! And, happily, more to come! - Kirkus Reviews Be bold, be curious, be DETECTIVES! The first book in this hilarious crime-fighting middle-grade detective series reads like an extended graphic novel for aspirational readers and devoted fans of diary-style fiction. Meet RORY BRANAGAN: he eats bad guys for breakfast-well, not actually. But he is the best detective in town. With his canine sidekick and friend, Wilkins Welkin, and his nosy but helpful neighbor, Cassidy Corrigan, Rory sets off on a crime-fighting detective spree. While chasing bad guys and uncovering mysteries with Cassidy and Wilkins, he sets wrongs right and begins to learn more about himself and his relationship with his father. Both hilarious and heroic, this heart-warming, easy-to-read illustrated adventure will leave you wanting to uncover more about Rory and his family.

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