The Murrowong Detective Club: A funny and exciting chapter book for 8-12-year-old kids who love mysteries and adventure.

by Cam R. Pearce, Kristina Denadic-Nikolic (Illustrations)

Flies, dust, odd people, and a weird mystery! Matt’s holiday dream of soccer and computer games is ruined. His dad has sent him to Uncle Zavier’s farm for some ‘real-life experience’. It’s a place far away from what his mother calls civilization and supposedly just fit for bush pigs. But there is more to Uncle Zavier’s farm than meets the eye. The creepy-crawlies and the weird people are only the beginning of it. Apparently, some of the neighborhood’s sheep are vanishing mysteriously. Who is the thief? Matt has his suspicions. Together with his new friends Jacko, Dotto, Sophie, and Slimy he forms the Murrowong Detective Club. Will their plans work? Will they be able to stop the gangsters from taking Uncle Zavier's sheep too or will it all end up in disaster? You’ll love Matt’s quirky attempts of trying to use his city skills in an unfamiliar environment because everyone likes it when the best plans turn into hilarious mishaps. Get it now and laugh your eyes out at Matt trying to cope with country life and its mysteries!

336 pages, Paperback

First published November 19, 2020

Reviews

[A.J. Kormon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a great book! The age recommendation is perfect! I read it with my sons (8 and 10 years old) and we really enjoyed learning the Australian words. The footnotes explaining the Australian terms were such a wonderful idea. The illustrations (about one per page) were a nice addition too. Wonderful characters and all the things boys love--soccer, technology, mystery, pets, and humour. Excellent read! Can't wait to see what you write next, Cam!

[Randy Tramp]

My cousins had sheep. As a young boy, I would go there with my brothers and sister. With a handful of wool, we'd climb on top of a sheep. My cousin would open the barn door. In a flash, the sheep would race out. We'd try to hold on, but many times weren't successful. I loved this book because it brought back those memories. Above is a list of Matt's friends. One is missing - Two Point Zero. You'll have to read the book to learn about that character. Cam gave the reader an experience of being on a farm. I loved that. Very good. Five Stars. (I also loved the pictures.) I look forward to more of Matt's funny thoughts and actions.