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Rockstar Detectives #3
Trouble at the Track
The laugh-out-loud mystery series continues! Join the young detective dream team in their next epic case. The perfect read for fans of Sharna Jackson, Robin Stevens and David Baddiel – from award-winning comedian Adam Hills!
Meet Charley – a totally ordinary 13-year-old, who's also an international singing sensation.
Meet George – Charley's best friend, social media whizz, and rising-star comedian.
Together they form the Rockstar Detectives, the most dynamic mystery-solving duo the world has ever seen!
This summer, Charley and George are in Paris to perform at the biggest sporting championships in the world, but soon after their arrival they notice one of the star athletes, Alfie Eagles, has gone missing. Has he dropped out? Is it sabotage? Or is it something more sinister all together . . . ?
With the big race fast approaching, it’s a race against time for the Rockstar Detectives to crack the case and find the missing athlete before it’s too late!
The fabulously funny new novel from award-winning comedian and author of ROCKSTAR DETECTIVES, Adam Hills. Wonderfully illustrated by Luna Valentine.
Praise for the ROCKSTAR DETECTIVES
‘A delightfully funny book with a big, big heart’ – David O'Doherty
‘Fast-moving, lively, full of jokes and humour and with a satisfying puzzle to be solved, this makes for perfect escapist reading’ - LoveReading4Kids’
‘Exciting page turner from the start! My 11-year-old could not put it down, and his 8-year-old sister can’t wait to start it. Great work, looking forward to the next one!’ Amazon reviewer
‘My 10-year-old daughter really loved this book; can't wait for the next one! Funny, well written, inclusive and great characters.’ Amazon reviewer
Meet Charley – a totally ordinary 13-year-old, who's also an international singing sensation.
Meet George – Charley's best friend, social media whizz, and rising-star comedian.
Together they form the Rockstar Detectives, the most dynamic mystery-solving duo the world has ever seen!
This summer, Charley and George are in Paris to perform at the biggest sporting championships in the world, but soon after their arrival they notice one of the star athletes, Alfie Eagles, has gone missing. Has he dropped out? Is it sabotage? Or is it something more sinister all together . . . ?
With the big race fast approaching, it’s a race against time for the Rockstar Detectives to crack the case and find the missing athlete before it’s too late!
The fabulously funny new novel from award-winning comedian and author of ROCKSTAR DETECTIVES, Adam Hills. Wonderfully illustrated by Luna Valentine.
Praise for the ROCKSTAR DETECTIVES
‘A delightfully funny book with a big, big heart’ – David O'Doherty
‘Fast-moving, lively, full of jokes and humour and with a satisfying puzzle to be solved, this makes for perfect escapist reading’ - LoveReading4Kids’
‘Exciting page turner from the start! My 11-year-old could not put it down, and his 8-year-old sister can’t wait to start it. Great work, looking forward to the next one!’ Amazon reviewer
‘My 10-year-old daughter really loved this book; can't wait for the next one! Funny, well written, inclusive and great characters.’ Amazon reviewer
274 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 18, 2024
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Adam Hills
6 books21 followersAdam Hills is an Australian comedian and television presenter. Known in Australia for hosting the music and quiz show Spicks and Specks and the talk show Adam Hills Tonight, he became known for his combination of positive uplifting comedy and spontaneity - seeing him receive a number of awards and glowing reviews along the way. In 2012, he hosted a one-off series for Channel 4 airing over 2012 London Paralympics called The Last Leg. Now in its 12th series, the show is one of the most popular shows in the UK. He lives in London with his wife and two daughters.
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March 4, 2025
Charley and George are at the Paralympics in Paris. Even though Charley is the teenage pop star, it’s George who gets the most attention. He’s become a bit of a celebrity too, after the movie he and Charley made in the last book.
Then George’s favorite athlete goes missing. It quickly becomes a case for the two rockstar detectives.
What I like about the characters is that, from the start, Charley gets asked if she’s jealous of her best friend now that he’s getting some time in the spotlight instead of her. And she’s not jealous at all, she’s genuinely happy for him and she supports him. This is part of the foundation of a good friendship in my opinion. A good friendship is all about lifting each other up, not lifting yourself up while pulling your friend down.
To say that the representation of the Paralympics in this book is done right would be an understatement. Adam Hills of course knows what he’s talking about. But you still need to be able to write it all down in a way that feels realistic, interesting and entertaining for the reading audience. And he balances this all really well.
Adam Hills has definitely grown as a writer here. This story actually feels like the best one in the series so far in my opinion. Not because of the mystery plot or anything like that. Because it feels like a pretty standard mystery to be honest. And I’d actually say the stakes are surprisingly low this time around. But it’s more fun. The coded messages are fun to try to work out for yourself. They’re challenging, but not too difficult. The red herrings and twists also feel executed a little bit better.
This is a more relaxed but fun addition to the series. The Paralympics setting is done really well. It’s clear the author loves dogs, which is always a bonus for me. And I can’t wait to see how much more Adam Hills can grow as an author.
Then George’s favorite athlete goes missing. It quickly becomes a case for the two rockstar detectives.
What I like about the characters is that, from the start, Charley gets asked if she’s jealous of her best friend now that he’s getting some time in the spotlight instead of her. And she’s not jealous at all, she’s genuinely happy for him and she supports him. This is part of the foundation of a good friendship in my opinion. A good friendship is all about lifting each other up, not lifting yourself up while pulling your friend down.
To say that the representation of the Paralympics in this book is done right would be an understatement. Adam Hills of course knows what he’s talking about. But you still need to be able to write it all down in a way that feels realistic, interesting and entertaining for the reading audience. And he balances this all really well.
Adam Hills has definitely grown as a writer here. This story actually feels like the best one in the series so far in my opinion. Not because of the mystery plot or anything like that. Because it feels like a pretty standard mystery to be honest. And I’d actually say the stakes are surprisingly low this time around. But it’s more fun. The coded messages are fun to try to work out for yourself. They’re challenging, but not too difficult. The red herrings and twists also feel executed a little bit better.
This is a more relaxed but fun addition to the series. The Paralympics setting is done really well. It’s clear the author loves dogs, which is always a bonus for me. And I can’t wait to see how much more Adam Hills can grow as an author.
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