How to be a Detective

Many children have tried being detectives or mystery solvers at one time or another, but without as many disastrous results as those of Damian Drooth Supersleuth. Reminiscent of the William books by Richmal Crompton, but aimed at a younger age, the predicaments that Damian and his friends encounter will be familiar but also extremely funny. Ross’s illustrations always attract me, and his ability to catch people’s expressions with just a line or two is just as wickedly accurate as ever. The irony that Mitchelhill uses will not be lost on adults either, which should add to the enjoyment of reading this book aloud to children.