From number 1 bestselling, multi-award-winning author, David Solomons, comes a laugh-out-loud new series!When Adam and his friends accidentally reveal the secret location of ex-MI6 quartermaster, Professor Goodspeed, they dont expect supervillains to turn up on their doorstep, looking for his most dangerous invention. Drawn into a dastardly plot, the friends must rescue the Professor and take on evil Dr Toe and all his henchmen to boot.Its going to take buckets of bravery, a truckload of gadgets - including a flying bike, a robot-shark shield and, the deadliest of weapons, a glitter glue grenade - along with A LOT of luck to defeat the bad guys and stop them taking over the world.At least the summer holidays wont be boring . . .The first book in a fast-paced, funny adventure series, packed with illustrations. For readers 9 years and up.
A classic Polish childrens bookThe Times, Childrens Book of the WeekAn irresistible collection of charming adventures featuring the classic duo, Detective Nosegoode and his talking dog, Cody.In the sleepy town of Lower Limeood lives famous detective Ambrosius Nosegoode. These days he enjoys a quiet retirement with his faithful companion Cody - a dog remarkable in many ways, not least because he can talk!But even cosy Lower Limewood has its secrets. When a series of puzzling crimes occur its up to Nosegoode and Cody to investigate!Join the beloved crime-solving duo in this charmingly illustrated collection, featuring three delightful mysteries: Detective Nosegoode and the Music Box Mystery, Detective Nosegoode and the Kidnappers, and Detective Nosegoode and the Museum Robbery. Part of the new Pushkin Childrens Classics series of thrilling, magical and inspiring stories from around the world, which young readers will return to time and again.Translated by Eliza Marciniak.Illustrated by Jerzy Flisak.Marian Orlon (1932-1990) worked as a teacher, and then a librarian while pursuing an extremely successful career as a childrens writer. His subtle sense of humour and exciting plots made the stories in his Detective Nosegoode series bestsellers in Poland. His books have now been translated into six languages. In 1981 he was given Polands highest literary honour, the Council of Ministers award, for his lifes work.Jerzy Flisak (1930-2008) was a well-known Polish illustrator and designer of film posters and stage sets. He illustrated more than 70 books over his long career.
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