Detective Gordon: A Case for Buffy Ulf Nilsson | illustrated by Gitte Spee
TITLE INFORMATION Ulf Nilsson is a celebrated Swedish children’s writer, who has written many books, for all ages. He is a winner of the August and American Batchelder awards.
Gitte Spee graduated from the Gerrit Rietveld Academie, a renowned academy of fine art and design in the Netherlands. She now works in Amsterdam as a children’s book illustrator.
Released: Fall 2018 A warm and funny detective story for early readers set in a friendly forest WHY I CHOSE THIS BOOK
“This series is like the best kind of friendship: full of humour and delicious cakes but giving space to think about the way we all are. We could all learn from Detective Gordon.” Julia Marshall, Publisher SALES POINTS
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A perfect chapter book for newly independent readers
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For readers who enjoy humor and character-driven stories— an alternative to the blockbuster series and adventures for this age
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A stand-alone story in a much-loved series: starred reviews, notable books listings, “best-of” lists, translation award, multiple reprints, celebrated author
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Ulf Nilsson is one of Sweden’s top children’s writers, winner of the prestigious August award and the Batchelder Award
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The final story in this big-hearted series takes on the most important case ever investigated in Detective Gordon’s forest—where is Buffy’s mother? Gordon faces his old nemesis, the fox, in an investigation that leads to the edges of the forest. REVIEWS & AWARDS FOR DETECTIVE GORDON
“...full of warm humor and wisdom...with a feather-light touch” Best Books of 2015, Horn Book 978-1-927271-49-0
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Ages 7–9 8.3 x 5.8 112 pages Hardback $16.99 ISBN: 978-1-776571-78-9 Origin: Sweden Ebook available
“A wonderful choice for independent reading...[and] a rewarding read-aloud.” starred review, Booklist Top 10 Crime Fiction for Youth 2016 Booklist US Top 10 Translated Books for Youth A New York Public Library Notable Children’s Book 2015 “KLA-DUNK! Another winner.” starred review, Kirkus Reviews
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“a must-have for chapter book collections” starred review, SLJ