Detective's Handbook

by king-colin

"If you want to be a good detective, then this is the book for you. It contains all the tricks and skills the budding super-sleuth will need, such as identifying fingerprints and handwriting, examining witnesses and reading clues. Carry this book at all times, so that you're ready to spring into action at a moment's notice, primed and prepared to outwit and outrun even the craftiest criminal" (publisher).

Genres: Nonfiction, Childrens, Detective

192 pages, Spiral-bound

First published January 1, 1979

Reviews

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Doesn't contain new technologies that might make a detective's job easier. But still gives good insight into what someone thinking of becoming a detective may face.

[Natasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

The detective reminds me of Inspector Gadget but a lot smarter..have been reading it for so many times..a good book to give kids instead of the usual video games. Might even teach them a thing or two for example how crooks work,fake evidence, seeing through disguies..lots more!

[L · Rating 5 out of 5]

Boy did i love this book as a kid. I actually purchased it again recently for my little cousin. Brilliant book and actually teaches you a few things or two. Superb!!

[Siew Jowen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I never liked reading as a child, but ironically, this book drew me not once, but several times as I would re-read it instead of playing with my toys.

[Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this book so many times as a kid. Great stuff

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book! If only all criminals wore stripey jumpers, had scars and walked around with suspicious bulges! Lol

[Andrew · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was originally published in 1978 and I remember it from my childhood! Although it's rather dated in places, (everyone is white apart from 2 people in a bit that talks about making a note of where people seem to be from; written notes and collections of printed photos abound,) it's still good fun.

[Lucas Chen Chak Fung · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think this book was an amazing and interesting book,because it talks about how detectives work and how criminals work too.
The book talks about what detectives have to go through every time they try to solve a crime, it gives a insight and depiction of a crime scene, has a very good story line, and many facts and advices to solve crime.

[Ethan Hulbert · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very fun and cute children's book about being a detective. I actually think that this book was a little LESS impressive than the spy handbook Usborne has, but it did a few things better too (consistent characters) which is why I'm giving it the same rating. Both great books.

[Fred]

A fun little book with some bizarre logic puzzles and some absolutely barking mad advice. The section on arresting people is particularly bonkers, not only encouraging kids to make citizen's arrests but listing several arm holds to subdue struggling suspects. Blimey.

[Natalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this as a kid and still have it. I love it!!!

[Á · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it as a kid and had to get it as an adult. I have the Usborne edition that combined all of them.

[Ngọc · Rating 3 out of 5]

Đánh giá trên thang thường thức tranh vẽ.

[Aaron Wong · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my favourite as a kid!

[Crispin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent, get it for your kids!