It’s the end of summer. Police Chief Gordon, a
toad, has temporarily left his position to enjoy life a little. But he finds
‘retirement’ boring. There’s nothing to occupy his mind and time. He’s had
enough of fishing. Gordon needs a sense of purpose.
His best friend Police Chief Buffy, a female mouse is
now in charge of the office. She is brave, with a strong work ethic. But she is
lonely and alone at the station. She misses her friend, their philosophical discussions,
and daily routines. There is no one to back her up when she hears scratching
and grunting in the night.
When two children go missing from the kindergarten, Buffy’s keen sense of smell is called upon to track them down. And what would an investigation be without Gordon?
Clues are collected and collated. Leads are
followed, and a rescue expedition is arranged. The forest animals are called
upon to help. Added to Buffy’s sharp nose, and Gordon’s intellect, will they
find the missing children?
This delightful story has mature themes. It portrays
the differences that friendships are built on, what defines community, and
working as a team to solve problems.
A
Case in Any Case is another in the award-winning Detective Gordon series translated from Swedish
by Julia Marshall. Illustrated in beautiful watercolour and pen by Gitte Spee,
the endearing animal characters will win your heart as will their close friendship
and warm interaction. The ideal chapter book series for independent readers.
Title:
A Case in Any Case
Author:
Ulf Nilsson
Illustrator:
Gitte Spee
Publisher:
Gecko Press $15.99
Publication
Date: May 2017
Format:
Paperback
ISBN:
9781776571093
For
ages: 8+
Type:
Junior Fiction
