Saxby an elementary school detective who makes case files of his cases, and asks the readers questions along the way. His crime hq may be a battered garden shed, but his sleuthing skills are firstrate which is just as well, since no one else can solve the baffling mysteries hes called on to decipher. His many published works include the saxby smart detective series and the swarm technospy series. The reader is encouraged to solve the mystery alongside saxby, be his. The jeremy brown series published by walker books 1998 2004 the saxby smart detective series published by piccadilly press 2007 2010 they melted his.
Each book in this series includes three solveityourself cases. The canny preteen sleuth introduced in the curse of the ancient mask and other case files returns for three more unusually meaty mysteriesall solved with a combination of sharp observation and sharper deductive logicin this second book in the saxby smart, private detective series. They are more fleshed out than encyclopedia brown cases and frankly may be more enjoyable and have better character development and are for a bit younger audience, but they are similar. Saxby smart, private detective series in order simon cheshire. Titles in this set are the pirates blood, five seconds to doomsday, the eye of the serpent, the fangs of the dragon, the curse of the ancient mask, the hangmans lair, the poisoned arrow. Altbacker and his many other productions will enjoy a variety of other added series. Hes the best detective in the world, or at least the best one who also happens to be in elementary. Saxby invites readers to help him solve his mysteries by following the clues and what he has written in his notebook. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The treasure of dead mans lane and other case files. In this brandnew serieswith three cases in each bookthe reader solves the mystery alongside saxby by peeking at pages of his casebook to search for clues. Saxby smart, boy detective extraordinaire, tackles three mysterious cases in this exciting series where the reader solves the cases, too. In 2010, i wrote about the book series, the complete canadian curriculum.
There are eight books so far in the series, and three case files in each book. Alley includes books the curse of the ancient mask and other case files. The saxby smart collection 8 books collection book. Saxby smart is a schoolboy private detective who likes to solve any mystery he can find. Even though hes only ten years old, he is observant and adept at using deductive reasoning.
Private detective the fangs of the dragon and other case files. In this volume he solves the tomb of death in which a classmates older brothers highly valuable first issue of the tomb of death comic book goes missing. From strange cases of sabotage that cause chaos at school to a valuable work of art that vanishes into thin air, this series is packed full of tantalising cases. Hes the best detective in the world, or at least the best one who also happens to be in elementary school. Saxby smart private detective in the curse of the ancient mask book 1. Private detective the curse of the ancient mask and other case files by simon cheshire isbn. Egberts school, my crime hq is in the garden shed, and ive written down 24 of my casefiles, which have been published in a series of 8 books.
The curse of the ancient mask and other case files by. Saxby smart, private detective series by simon cheshire goodreads. Saxby smart, private detective book series 9 books from book 1. Many of his books are for the 8 to 12 age range but some, such as the romantic comedy. Saxby smart private detective 8 books by simon cheshire. His office is in the garden shed in his backyard where he has his thinking chair to help him solve his crimes. Here, saxby pits his wits against adversaries old and new. Saxby smart private detective series collection simon. Solve it with saxby, a new series aimed at unraveling the mystery of getting boys excited about reading. Operating out of his garden shed saxby takes on cases brought to him by other pupils at his school never failing to uncover a web of intrigue and deceit. Using wit, logic, and the help of his friends, young detective saxby smart is back to work, recovering a valuable comic book, sear.
Simon cheshire books list of books by author simon cheshire. Young readers who are entertained by the shark wars series of books from e. Alley grades 36 readers get a chance to solve mysteries alongside this 10yearold boy detective, because he often shares his notebook, notes, and clues. At the time, i had just discovered these books by accident and thought theyd be a great addition to a canadian homeschool curriculum. If you want to get some proper detective stories please read the saxby smart private detective series.
Look for saxby smarts detective handbook just published in september 2010. Simon cheshire born 1 june 1964 is a british writer of childrens literature, often in the genres of mystery and science fiction. Saxby smart, private detective series in order simon. In the first of three case files, the tale of the ancient mask, saxby, with the. Simon cheshire is the author of numerous books for children, including the second saxby smart book the treasure of dead mans lane and other case files.
The saxby smart series lets readers solve the case. Saxby smart, private detective series by simon cheshire, illustrated by r. The protagonist immediately pulls readers into the a. Well written, fastpaced and completely compelling for the reader. The book was originally published in england, the home country of the author. Solve it with saxby, a new series aimed at unraveling the mystery of getting boys excited. Saxby smart is back with another casebook of files. Finish gravitational binding energy of the earth on white boards. Saxby smart private detective the curse of the ancient. Saxby smart, private detective book series 9 books. A 36 solar mass black hole collides with a 29 solar mass black hole 1. See all books authored by simon cheshire, including the curse of the ancient mask and other case files. Saxby smart, private detective series by simon cheshire.
This means the reader can complete a whole story fairly quickly. Private detective has 19 entries in the series overdrive rakuten overdrive borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. The first story in this book is called the pirates blood. Using logic and his keen powers of observation, saxby solves mysteries that even the adults around him cannot. Search for books in a variety of ways to get new book ideas. The curse of the ancient mask the mark of the purple homework. Each book in this series includes three solveityourself. Tenyearold saxby smart happens to be the best detective in the world, even though hes still in elementary school. Saxby smart solves three cases in this short, easy to read book. He may have to be home in time for dinner, but his genius is never off the case. How to be a brilliant schoolboy detective, by saxby smart. This is the third book in the saxby smart series so its much of the same as the first two. Using wit, logic, and the help of his friends, young detective saxby smart is back to work, recovering a valuable comic book, searching for hidden treasure, and keeping intruders out of the neighborhood.
Saxby smart in the curse of the ancient mask and other files. His first book, published in 1997, was jeremy brown of. Saxby doyle christie chandler ellin allan smart wants to be a detective as good as the greats. The curse of the ancient mask and other case files book. All eight volumes of the saxby smart series are available to buy right now, and saxby smarts detective handbook is released on 28 october 2010. The complete series list for saxby smart, private detective simon cheshire. Click through to simon cheshire to learn more about him and why he thinks that reading is cool. Alley is best known for illustrating the paddington bear books, but has published more than 70 books with his wife, zoe. Saxby smart continues his career as child detective in this second book of case files. Alley is one series that is popular among people in the same age level. He is named after a lot of famous detectives or writers of detective stories full namesaxby doyle christie chandler ellin allan smart because his dad is obsessed with detective stories and saxby has followed in his footsteps, reading his dads entire collection. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This book doesnt tell you about the evidence and the method of. He tells his stories with humor and pauses frequently to.
Secret of the skull, the poisoned arrow, five seconds to doomsday and other case files, the eye of the. My thanks go to piccadilly for sending me a copy and thereby creating a very nostalgic moment for me. Private detective series a non fiction book by simon cheshire. Sweet on books is the place to go for childrens book recommendations. Saxby smart private detective in the curse of the ancient. This book includes three case files the pirates blood, the mystery of. In this book, saxby reveals three mindtwisting mysteries an ancient mask that brings nothing but bad luck for its owner, strange acts of sabotage causing chaos at. In the dragons fangs it is one of his teachers who needs his help. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Saxby smart happened to drop by bookbabblers this week and give us a little insight into his world. In treasure of dead mans lane saxbys classmate jacks parents purchasing the house called horror house and finding a supposed treasure map in the. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The curse of the ancient mask and other case files.
I was recently contacted by the distributor of the series and they let me know all about their expanded collection of smartseries books read more. Saxby smart, private detective, book 1 by simon cheshire. Three separate mysteries are presented, worked through and solved by saxby with the help of his brainy friend izzy. The curse of the ancient mask and other case files saxby. The pirates blood and other case files simon cheshire.
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