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A review by alex_hobbs01
Half-Moon Investigations by Eoin Colfer
2.0
This is the story of Fletcher Moon. Fletcher is a 12-year-old boy that's fascinated with all things that have to do with investigation and detective work. He's gone through an online detective program and earned an official badge. With is Sherlock-like deductive skills, Fletcher investigates basic school problems.
One day, however, Fletcher gets caught in the middle of a crime on accident and is suddenly accused of arson. He's on his way to the police office, when all of the sudden, the bully of the school Red Sharky, saves Fletcher telling him that he wants to clear his own name. Confused by this (Red's family is usually always guilty), Fletcher has no choice but to follow Red. A fugitive, it's up to Fletcher to clear his name, and solve the crime!
I love Eoin Colfer. This was actually a very good book. It's the perfect mix of a noir investigation book, and a Sherlock Holmes mystery, but for young adult readers! While some of the characters were shallow, Colfer makes up for this with a splendid plot, interesting twists, and witty dialogue. I'd recommend reading this book.
Parental Guide
Profanity: 4 instances of "h*ll".
Violence: A character is attacked, and it disfigures his face. He describes how he can hear the crunching when the doctor operates to fix his nose. He describes a bruise on his arm. A few bloody noses from fist fights.
Sex/Nudity: None.
One day, however, Fletcher gets caught in the middle of a crime on accident and is suddenly accused of arson. He's on his way to the police office, when all of the sudden, the bully of the school Red Sharky, saves Fletcher telling him that he wants to clear his own name. Confused by this (Red's family is usually always guilty), Fletcher has no choice but to follow Red. A fugitive, it's up to Fletcher to clear his name, and solve the crime!
I love Eoin Colfer. This was actually a very good book. It's the perfect mix of a noir investigation book, and a Sherlock Holmes mystery, but for young adult readers! While some of the characters were shallow, Colfer makes up for this with a splendid plot, interesting twists, and witty dialogue. I'd recommend reading this book.
Parental Guide
Profanity: 4 instances of "h*ll".
Violence: A character is attacked, and it disfigures his face. He describes how he can hear the crunching when the doctor operates to fix his nose. He describes a bruise on his arm. A few bloody noses from fist fights.
Sex/Nudity: None.