Titles in This Set The Case of the Disappearing Daughter The Popstar's Wedding How To Be a Detective Spycatcher Serious Graffiti Dog Snatchers Under Cover Gruesome Ghosts Football Forgery The Mega Quiz Details Condition: New Format: Paperback Publisher: Andersen Press Age Range: Ages 7-9 Overview Meet Damian Drooth, the self-appointed No.1 Boy Detective, in this hugely popular ten-book paperback collection from Barbara Mitchelhill, brought to life with Tony Ross's rib-tickling illustrations. Bursting with mysteries, mischief and laugh-out-loud mishaps, this set follows Damian and his gang of trainee detectives as they investigate everything from missing dogs to dastardly popstar plots. Perfect for newly confident readers aged 7-9, it's an ideal way to build reading stamina while having plenty of fun along the way. About the Books Damian Drooth is convinced he's the finest detective around, and across these ten short, punchy stories he's given plenty of cases to prove it. In The Case of the Disappearing Daughter, Damian is plunged into the glamorous but deceitful world of filmmaking, while The Popstar's Wedding sees him guarding a superstar's wedding presents from notorious crooks. How To Be a Detective finds Damian passing on his skills to eager young apprentices with hilarious results, and Spycatcher, Serious Graffiti and Under Cover each bring fresh school-based capers full of misunderstandings and clever twists. Dog Snatchers has Damian tracking a missing pet, Gruesome Ghosts sends him on a spooky overnight stakeout, Football Forgery uncovers a ticket-forging scheme at the local match, and The Mega Quiz wraps up the set with a competition gone wonderfully wrong. Each story is written in short chapters with plenty of illustrations from Tony Ross, making them accessible for children moving into their first chapter books. The humour is warm, the mysteries are gently challenging rather than scary, and Damian's overconfidence is always good for a laugh. Collected together, these ten adventures offer excellent value, giving young readers a whole series without needing to search for the next instalment. Ten complete Damian Drooth stories in one great-value paperback set Short chapters and lively illustrations perfect for newly confident readers Encourages problem-solving, humour and a love of reading Great for building a home library or as a thoughtful gift Ideal for fans of funny, gently mysterious chapter books About the Author Barbara Mitchelhill trained as a teacher before writing for BBC children's television and educational publishers, later becoming a celebrated children's author. She enjoys school visits and literary festivals across the country. Illustrator Tony Ross has illustrated more than 800 books, with titles shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and Roald Dahl Funny Prize, and was Britain's nominee for the Andersen Medal in 2004. Why You'll Love This Collection Ten funny, fast-paced mysteries in one bundle mean hours of reading enjoyment for young detective fans, with consistent charm, clever plotting and brilliant illustrations throughout the series. Please Note: Please note the ISBN and cover shown are for the UK edition; actual cover artwork may vary slightly by print run.