Digby O'Day and the Great Diamond Robbery by Shirley Hughes (English) Hardcover

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When Digby O'Day and Percy vacation at a seaside resort, they get involved in a diamond heist and must track down the culprits in time to solve the mystery.

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Put on your detective hat for the second adventure from a dynamic mother-daughter team: beloved author Shirley Hughes and talented illustrator Clara Vulliamy.Digby and Percy, best friends forever, have decided to take a vacation by the sea. Little do they know they're about to drive right into another daring adventure! No sooner do they arrive at the Hotel Splendide when a very important guest—the fabulous pop star Peaches Meow—discovers that her priceless diamond necklace is missing. Can Digby and Percy track down the sinister figures at the heart of the mystery?

Author Biography

Shirley Hughes (1927–2022) was the author of more than fifty children's books and the illustrator of some two hundred more. One of the world's best-loved writers for children, she received the Kate Greenaway Medal twice and was awarded an OBE for her distinguished service to children's literature. In 2007, her book Dogger was voted the U.K.'s favorite Kate Greenaway Medal–winning book of all time. Clara Vulliamy began her career illustrating for newspapers and magazines, but switched to illustrating children's books after having children of her own. The illustrator of Digby O'Day in the Fast Lane, she lives in England.

Review

Smooth writing, appealing pictures, and action.—Kirkus ReviewsHughes and Vulliamy have created another winning early-chapter-book adventure, this time with a dash of mystery...A fun-filled escapade for young readers.—Booklist OnlineA silly British countryside romp complete with a movie star, a mystery, and a clever ending. A stellar addition to early chapter book collections and a must for all mystery, adventure, and car enthusiasts.—School Library Journal

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Smooth writing, appealing pictures, and action. -Kirkus Reviews Hughes and Vulliamy have created another winning early-chapter-book adventure, this time with a dash of mystery...A fun-filled escapade for young readers. -Booklist Online A silly British countryside romp complete with a movie star, a mystery, and a clever ending. A stellar addition to early chapter book collections and a must for all mystery, adventure, and car enthusiasts. -School Library Journal

Details ISBN0763674451 Author Clara Vulliamy Short Title DIGBY ODAY & THE GRT DIAMOND R Pages 136 Language English Illustrator Clara Vulliamy ISBN-10 0763674451 ISBN-13 9780763674458 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY FIC Residence ENK Birth 1927 Illustrations Yes Audience Age 5-8 Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-08-25 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2015-08-25 NZ Release Date 2015-08-25 US Release Date 2015-08-25 UK Release Date 2015-08-25 Imprint Candlewick Press,U.S. Place of Publication Massachusetts Publisher Candlewick Press,U.S. Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this

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