Reviews

Half-Moon Investigations by Eoin Colfer

theartolater's review

3.0

Veronica Mars for eleven year olds! This was fun, I enjoy his Artemis Fowl books, so it was nice to see that Coifer's not a one-trick pony.

williamsdebbied's review

3.0

Fletcher Moon treasures the badge that he earned in an online private detective course. April Devereux hires him to find an item stolen by one of the Sharkeys (who are all criminals) and things soon turn out to not be what they seemed. His badge is stolen and he's arrested for arson after April's playhouse burns down. Fletcher finds himself in a heap of trouble and the only person willing to help him is Red Sharkey.

em_beddedinbooks's review

3.0

listened to the audio version while doing mundane chores. The story of a 12 something detective who had a real degree and badge from "Bernstein's Detective School" was hilarious. Half Moon, the pint sized hero with a large enough brain to compensate for his lack of stature is a very sarcastic young man who puts forth his opinions in funny words. The story starts with him being asked to investigate petty thefts in school but then escalates to involve police & mafia. The finale is surprising.
I loved the reader's intonations and accents,which was a bonus

margenotbutter's review against another edition

2.0

I thought this book was quite funny once it got going, but it only really became that way about halfway through. I didn't really enjoy the first part as much. It felt like the book began with Fletcher's narration imitating a sort of 'film noir' narration, but then it span off into a more childish mystery story, which is good for the audience but as an older reader I didn't really enjoy it. However I think children would find it funny.

eliserose_vdb's review against another edition

5.0

With a name like Fletcher Moon and an author like Eoin Colfer, you already know this is going to be quality.

tyheronthorn's review against another edition

5.0

[review writen 2011]

I’ve been meaning to read Eoin Colfer’s Half Moon Investigations for a while. He’s my favorite author, and I finally got to read it. I was not disappointed. All his books are just as good as the Artemis Fowl series. Sarcasm, wit, humor, action … I love them.

There weren’t many flaws in the book. Every bit of it kept me engaged, and I’m heading off to find the TV series right now.

cpcabaniss's review

4.0

This book was so much fun to listen to. I laughed out loud within the first chapter and there was plenty more laughter later on as well.

Fletcher Moon is a twelve-year-old Sherlock Holmes. He has gone through an online detective training course and now has his badge. He spends his time solving mysteries for his classmates and older sister. Until he gets dragged into the middle of a much bigger mystery and ends up in some unexpected places.

The story is fun from beginning to end and the friendship that develops between Fletcher and one of the other characters (not mentioning the name so I can avoid spoilers) is really nice. Fletcher learns that it's not easy walking in someone else's shoes.

Sean Patrick Reilly narrated the audio book and I really enjoyed his performance. His voices for the characters were very well done and helped bring them all to life in my head.

lpcoolgirl's review

5.0

Another book I'd like a sequel for, it was interesting, great mystery, and yeah, just a great book!

slacina's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

thiefofcamorr's review against another edition

I think I'm simply too old for this book and too excited for what else is on my too-read pile :(

Which is a shame, because I love the rest of his books...