The Fish Detective
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2015 · Est. 4.5 hour read

The Fish Detective

Written by Chris O'Dowd and Nick V. Murphy

Part of the Moone Boy series

A boy and his imaginary friend uncover a fishy mystery threatening their butcher shop.

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336 pages· 40,008 words· Est. 4.5 hour read· ~730L
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Bookroo's summary

Martin Moone dreams of owning a Game Boy, but first, he needs a job. With his imaginary friend Sean's help, he becomes a butcher boy. However, a rival fish shop threatens their business. Determined to uncover the truth, Martin and Sean embark on a daring undercover mission. Can they unravel the fishy secrets without getting caught in a slippery scheme?

From the publisher

MARTIN MOONE AND HIS IMAGINARY FRIEND SEAN MURPHY ARE BACK! THE LAUGHS ARE BIGGER AND THE ADVENTURES SILLIER. It’s lean times at the Moone Boy household and all Martin wants is a Game Boy. If he wants a Game Boy though, he’s going to have to work for it. So his imaginary friend, Sean, suggests he get a job… After failing to find work as a stable boy, cowboy, or homeboy, the Moone boy instead becomes Boyle’s main butcher boy. But Francie Feeley’s Fabulous Fishatorium across the road is luring all their customers away. Convinced something fishy is afoot, Martin and Sean decide to go on an undercover mission to discover the secrets of the mysterious fish factory. But can Agent M double-O N E get to the bottom of Feeley’s slippery schemes without ending up sleeping with the fishes himself?

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
336
Words
40,008
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~730L
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.7
F&P level
~Q
AR points
6
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
184259
Publication
Published
May 3, 2016
First published
October 16, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781250059475

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