The Secret Detectives by Ella Risbridger

The Secret Detectives

Ella Risbridger

336 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade mystery adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

A gripping, beautifully written historical mystery, from an incredible new voice in children’s fiction. The body seemed to fall for a long time. There was no splash, or if there was it was lost in the waves. Isobel was frozen to the spot for a mom...

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Community Reviews Summary of 63 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
mysterious 88%
lighthearted 33%
funny 22%
hopeful 22%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
emotional 11%
reflective 11%
sad 11%
tense 11%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 23%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 20% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 26%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.93

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