The Secret of the Disappearing Diamonds ¦ The Case of the Chocolate Snatcher ¦ The Case of the Computer Game Smugglers ¦ The Case of the Imperfect Crime
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Cover Story
The illustration on the cover of this issue is from the new Bodley Bookshelf edition of Penelope Farmer's The Summer Birds. We think Paul Geiger's artwork catches exactly the magic of that delightful book. We are grateful for the help of The Bodley Head in using this illustration. For details of the book and more about Penelope Farmer, turn to May We Recommend... on page 14.
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The Secret of the Disappearing Diamonds
The Case of the Chocolate Snatcher
The Case of the Computer Game Smugglers
The Case of the Imperfect Crime
Hawkeye Collins and Amy Adams import their very American detective adventures to a deprived British audience, with the invitation to join them in 'solving a series of baffling mysteries'.
There are four books available to-date, each ground out in the same predictable formula, with a virtually non-existent storyline. Supposed motivation to the readership is presented in the form of 'clues' scattered throughout the text as an inducement to young sleuths to solve the mysteries along with the intrepid detectives. Oh yes, if you're 'real dumb' and can't 'crack the case' the solutions are printed at the back of the book in secret mirror writing 'Wow, Mom.' I think someone's got their cookies in a twist, or has an unrealistic opinion of the reading and intellect level of the average British child, if they feel there is a market for this pap.
