The Detective's Assistant by Kate Hannigan

The Detective's Assistant

Kate Hannigan

368 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

The incredible tale of America's first ever female detective and her spirited niece!Eleven-year-old Nell Warne arrives on her aunt's doorstep lugging a heavy sack of sorrows. If her Aunt Kate rejects her, it's the miserable Home for the Friendless...

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Community Reviews Summary of 141 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 60%
lighthearted 40%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.82

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