Dead Good Detectives

Name: Dead Good Detectives
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Jenny McLachlan
ISBN: 9780063329812

Author: Jenny McLachlan

Series: Dead Good Detectives #1

Narrator: Catrin Walker-Booth

Unabridged: 7 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 07/09/2024

Categories: Children's Fiction, Fantasy Stories, Ghost Stories, Action & Adventure Stories

Synopsis

From the UK’s bestselling author of the Land of Roar series comes this first book in a spooky, swashbuckling duology!Sid Jones and her best friend, Zen, like to play in their local graveyard—but they never expected their ghostly games to suddenly turn real. When Sid accidentally frees the spirit of Ezekiel “Bones” Kittow, a pirate who died nearly three hundred years prior, he asks her to help him find his long-lost treasure so his soul can finally be at rest. The only problem? He can’t remember where, or even what, the treasure is.With nothing but a spectral hand-drawn map to help guide their search, Sid, Bones, Zen, and an annoyingly loud ghost parrot set out to complete their quest. But haunting their every step is Old Scratch, a creepy specter who runs the eerie graveyard prison keeping Bones, his crew, and many other spirits trapped. Old Scratch won’t let Bones be free without a fight, and in the end, there may be much more sinister threats to face down. . . .Perfect for Halloween readingA charming cozy seasonal pick

About Jenny McLachlan

Jenny McLachlan is the author of several acclaimed novels for children and teens. Before she became a writer, she was an English teacher. When she isn’t thinking about or writing stories, she enjoys living by the seaside, cycling, and running over the South Downs. Visit her at jennymclachlan.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Thibault on May 29, 2024

Sid likes to play games with her best friend Zen in the graveyard. It’s quiet there and it allows her to be closer to her mom. But one day, she ends up summoning a pirate ghost. Before she knows it, she finds a whole house full of ghosts. And they all want Sid’s help. It’s clear Sid clings to the pas......more

Goodreads review by Kirsty on December 10, 2022

4.5 rounded up to 5......more

Goodreads review by Emma on December 11, 2023

This was such a fun middle grade that sucked me right in! I loved the setting of the town and the relationships between characters. It feels like there's a lot of things packed into this - Sid drifting from Zen and acknowledging why, Sid's mum etc - but nothing feels like it's forcing a lesson. It's......more

Goodreads review by Irina on September 01, 2024

3.5 stars I loved the atmosphere, the characters and the illustrations a lot. The plot feels a bit too slow and dragged out though. I feel like the book either needed to be a little bit shorter, or something else needed to be added for the plot. But overall I enjoyed the book, it's really cute, whol......more

Goodreads review by Bookmarked on August 14, 2022

Dead Good Detectives by Jenny McLachlan This was such a great read. Lots of fun, Intrigue and most of all a inquisitive 300 year old pirate. Loved this book and loved the illustrations by Chloe Dominique. A must have read by Halloween, thanks @harpercollins.......more