Book details
Christie and Agatha's Detective Agency: A Discovery Disappears (Christie and Agatha's Detective Agency (US edition), 1)
Description
Travel 100 years back in time to solve 1920s crimes and mysteries with young twins, Christie and Agatha!
Book 1 in the 1920s detective series that fictionalise discoveries and events of the 1920s with a fun whodunnit twist!
"Whoever gave you that sandwich did it deliberately. They wanted to sabotage Fleming's research."
When Agatha accidentally eats a major scientific discovery (hidden in a sandwich!), it's a race against time for twins Agatha and Christie to find out who's trying to ruin physician Sir Alexander Fleming's reputation.
About the Christie and Agatha's Detective Agency series:
It's not easy growing up in the 1920s. While Christie can usually be found up a tree or trying a spot of amateur engineering, her shy twin Agatha buries her nose in books and dreams of being a writer. The pair couldn't be more different. But when a scientific discovery goes missing, they find that together they make a winning combination and Christie and Agatha's Detective Agency is born. Join the twin detectives as they solve thrilling mysteries all over the world!
Age
7-9
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
128 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Engaging Mystery: The book promises an intriguing mystery that will keep readers guessing until the very end, making it a thrilling page-turner.
- Dynamic Duo: The characters Christie and Agatha are likely to be a captivating pair, offering a fresh take on the classic detective partnership.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Reading detective stories can help improve critical thinking and problem-solving skills as readers try to piece together clues alongside the protagonists.
- Literary Tribute: The names Christie and Agatha may be a nod to the legendary mystery writer Agatha Christie, which could mean the book pays homage to classic detective storytelling with a modern twist.