Awards for Knightley and Son: Spring 2014 Kids IndieNext Pick, ABA Indies Introduce Pick, Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Books of 2014
London’s Youngest detective is back . . . Darkus Knightley, tweed-wearing, megabrained, fiercely logical thirteen-year-old investigator of the weird, was just getting used to having his private-eye dad back in his life. Then Alan Knightley went off radar again, leaving Darkus with the family mutt, a traumatized ex–police dog, as his only partner in crime-solving.
Now a mysterious canine conspiracy is howling for the attention of Knightley & Son. Shadowy trained hounds are attacking policemen at the full moon. Family pets are being mauled by a beast at a top London tourist spot. And two curiously alert canines seem to be watching Darkus’s house. No one is using the word "werewolf"--yet--but it doesn’t take Sherlock Holmes to work out that someone or something sinister is messing with the minds of London’s dog population. Will our intrepid father-son duo make it to the next full moon?
A criminally good detective adventure, perfect for fans of Sherlock and sharp-minded sleuths of all shapes and sizes.
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“A teeth-gnashing thriller (. . .), it will have readers (ahem) howling for a third.” ―Kirkus Reviews
“A fun, engaging romp, perfect for middle school students looking for suspense with a touch of the paranormal.” ―School Library Journal
“Scenes from this second book in the Knightley & Son series will evoke a broad range of emotions including empathy, revulsion, amusement, and sorrow. . . . An involving mystery with dark undercurrents.” ―Booklist
“Danger and excitement--not to mention quirky characters and wonderful writing--lurk around every page!” ―Chris Grabenstein, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of ESCAPE FROM MR. LEMONCELLO'S LIBRARY and co-author of Treasure Hunters, on KNIGHTLEY & SON
“Heroes, villains and settings are all fully realized through proficient description, and contemporary technology gives way to sheer brainpower. A rousing page-turner with one fault: It ends.” ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on KNIGHTLEY & SON
“Gavin has created a fun 'Sherlock Holmes'–style adventure, with modern twists and a bit of humor. The combination is skillfully done. This is a quick and fun read; a great choice for choice looking for a new mystery to dive into.” ―School Library Journal, starred review, on KNIGHTLEY & SON
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