Books for Younger Readers

Barbara has written many exciting adventure and detective books suitable for 6-9 year olds. The Damian Drooth books described below are the latest available

DAMIAN DROOTH SUPERSLEUTH

Written by Barbara Mitchelhill
Illustrated by Tony Ross
Published by Andersen Press

Barbara says: When I was eight or nine, I used to pretend I was a detective, just like Damian. My friend, Liz, and I used to watch people walking down our street and we would write 'clues' in our notebooks. I don't remember catching any criminals!

 

THE CASE OF THE
DISAPPEARING DAUGHTER
ISBN: 1 84270 560 1

Damian Drooth wants to be a REAL DETECTIVE just like Sherlock Holmes. After training himself in the art of crime detection, he finally gets a chance to put his skills to the test when Trixibelle, the daughter of a bigshot film director, is kidnapped. In spite of Mum's attempts to stop Damian interfering, he is determined to find Trixibelle using his own unorthodox methods.

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THE CASE OF THE
POP STAR'S WEDDING

ISBN: 1 84270 561 X

When Tiger Lily, a glamorous pop star, asks Damian to guard her wedding presents, he doesn't hesitate. He is her number one fan, after all. When he spots the theft of a fabulous diamond necklace, he puts all his detective skills into action. And while he creates terrible chaos, Damian proves that he isn't called Supersleuth for nothing.

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HOW TO BE A DETECTIVE
ISBN: 1 84270 360 9

Damian is keen to share his detective know-how with the kids from his school. After a few lessons, he takes them into town to solve REAL CRIMES. But things start to get hairy when Damian and his trainee detectives find criminal activity at the local dog show.

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SPYCATCHER

ISBN: 1 84270 567 9

Damian's detective skills are called for when a man called Mr Swan wants to find out who is stealing the secret plans for his inventions. Working undercover at the mysterious Inventors' Club, he tracks down the suspect. Or does he? It turns out that his troubles are only just beginning.

 

 
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SERIOUS GRAFFITI

ISBN: 1 84270 650 0

Mr Spratt, the headteacher is furious. Who has spray painted the walls of the boys' lavatories? When he threatens to punish the whole school unless the culprit is found, Damian leaps into action. Will his cunning plan to find who dunnit really work?
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DOG SNATCHERS

ISBN: 1 84270 649 7

When a dog called Blossom goes missing, its owner, Mrs Popperwell, begs Damian to find her. Our ace detective believes that the Dog Snatchers have taken her and goes in search of them with his gang of trainee detectives. Not everyone approves of his actions but the safety of every dog is at risk. Only Damian can save them.

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UNDER COVER
ISBN: 1 84207 825 5

Damian's amazing detective skills are called on when rich boy, Calvin Baggington, has his super-expensive bike stolen at the Green Park Holiday Village . With a brilliant and cunning plan, Damian solves the crime in style - but not before Mum's blood pressure rises to new heights and the Holiday Village is thrown into chaos. Even Inspector Crockitt, hoping for a peaceful week's break, becomes unwillingly and painfully involved.

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GRUESOME GHOSTS
ISBN: 1 84270 826 2

When the new girl, Annabelle, begs Damian to investigate her grandparents' haunted house, he doesn't hesitate. In the dead of night, he and his trainee detective, Harry Houseman, come face to face with the ghosts that have been causing so much trouble. Damian himself creates a deal of chaos but, in the end, he uncovers an amazing crime. Even Inspector Crockitt has to admire his detective skills.

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FOOTBALL FORGERY
ISBN: 9781849390354

Damian Drooth, ace detective, stumbles on a new case at the local football ground. Someone is selling forged tickets and it's up to our hero to find the culprit. After several false starts, the only evidence is a photo taken by a classmate - a girl! Damian realises it's vital to get that photo if he is to solve the crime.

 
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A fantastic value bind-up of three of the most popular Damian Drooth stories

The Case of the Popstar's Wedding,
The Case of the Disappearing Daughter and
How to be a Detective

 

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