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Homer on the Case
- Author
- Henry Cole
- Narrator
- Giordan Diaz
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date
- 16 August 2022
- Run Time
- 2 hours 45 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
A homing pigeon teams up with a parrot and their humans to investigate an animal crime spree in this action-packed detective story from Henry Cole.
Homing pigeon Homer and his parrot friend Lulu learn something is afoul when they witness four-legged criminals stealing valuables from both the animal and human communities. Lulu and Homer track down the bandits, but need human help to stop them for good. Can they lead their human keepers to the culprits’ hideout and stop the thieves?
Award-winning author-illustrator Henry Cole offers a fun, action-packed middle grade mystery that will keep listeners guessing if the crime-solving pigeon will get his guy. A supporting cast of animals and humans forms a community that will have every listener wishing they could join in the hunt.
Critics Review
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“Cole’s gentle animal fantasies can always be depended upon, and this light mystery is just right for young readers…Cole mixes humor with intrigue to keep the narrative bouncing along, and readers will get a kick out of the unusual detective team.”
Booklist
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“Engaging…The birds’ exploits are surprisingly believable and enjoyable to follow in Homer’s first-person narration…Who doesn’t love smart, friendly birds on a secret mission?”
Kirkus Reviews
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“Chirpy…Cole richly imbues the narrative with sensory details.”
Publishers Weekly
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Details
- Author
- Henry Cole
- Narrator
- Giordan Diaz
- Duration
- 2 hours 45 minutes
- Release Date
- 16 August 2022
- ISBN
- 9798212020367
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Birds, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General fiction, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships
Synopsis
A homing pigeon teams up with a parrot and their humans to investigate an animal crime spree in this action-packed detective story from Henry Cole.Homing pigeon Homer and his parrot friend Lulu learn something is afoul when they witness four-legged criminals stealing valuables from both the animal and human communities. Lulu and Homer track down the bandits, but need human help to stop them for good. Can they lead their human keepers to the culprits’ hideout and stop the thieves?Award-winning author-illustrator Henry Cole offers a fun, action-packed middle grade mystery that will keep listeners guessing if the crime-solving pigeon will get his guy. A supporting cast of animals and humans forms a community that will have every listener wishing they could join in the hunt.
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