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Frankie Sparrow: Private Investigator
Frankie Sparrow is always getting into trouble. This time he is paying the price ...
It's the school holidays and instead of enjoying himself with friends, Frankie is being forced to get a job.
It's a good thing he's going to work with his uncle, as a Private Investigator!
With a nest-robber on the loose and a missing teacher to track down, Frankie and his Uncle Charlie have no time to waste. However, little does Frankie know that getting a job might just land him in the biggest trouble of his life!
The first book in a laugh-out-loud funny adventure series for 8+ readers from Ewan McGregor, Frankie Private Investigator is action packed with mystery, mischief and mayhem!
Join Frankie on his first adventure today!
It's the school holidays and instead of enjoying himself with friends, Frankie is being forced to get a job.
It's a good thing he's going to work with his uncle, as a Private Investigator!
With a nest-robber on the loose and a missing teacher to track down, Frankie and his Uncle Charlie have no time to waste. However, little does Frankie know that getting a job might just land him in the biggest trouble of his life!
The first book in a laugh-out-loud funny adventure series for 8+ readers from Ewan McGregor, Frankie Private Investigator is action packed with mystery, mischief and mayhem!
Join Frankie on his first adventure today!
- GenresMiddle Grade
108 pages, Paperback
Published May 26, 2018
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About the author
Ewan McGregor
3 books4 followersEwan McGregor lives in Glasgow, Scotland with his wife Tricia, young son Aaron and brand new baby daughter Ayla Rose.
His children's books 'Frankie Sparrow: Private Investigator' and 'Frankie Sparrow and the Crinklebottom Curse' are out now. His first psychological thriller 'Don't Push Me' has also just been released. The books are completely different!
He was not in Star Wars.
His children's books 'Frankie Sparrow: Private Investigator' and 'Frankie Sparrow and the Crinklebottom Curse' are out now. His first psychological thriller 'Don't Push Me' has also just been released. The books are completely different!
He was not in Star Wars.
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December 12, 2023
A great little middle-grade book set in a fun world of birds. This is a great one to get kids interested in the detective genre. Short snappy chapters, which is always great in a kids book. And lots of mystery for kids to work out along the way.
I love that Frankie becomes a hard-working bird, after his naughtiness at the start and becomes passionate about being an investigator and working with his uncle. When other authors for this age group would have their cheeky protagonist being naughty for the whole book, it was really refreshing to see McGregor not do that and instead give Frankie a wholesome and inspiring character arc. It was also lovely to see a positive family relationship.
I do have a bit of a niggle though (spoiler included): I didn't quite like that there was no consequence for the teacher breaking the law. I know he was bullied into it, but that line of argument could let someone off some pretty terrible actions. So I think some kind of consequence needed to happen.
It also wasn't clear whether the wrongly accused bird was declared innocent publicly. I think you can presume it was the case, but for me I think the wronged party should have been shown to be publicly acquitted and the teacher should have at the very least made amends to the bird he helped frame. Or even a public apology or something. The bird could still have been shown mercy, but, especially because he's the teacher who keeps Frankie back in detention, it seems odd that he can get away with doing something illegal. Again, I know he was threatened, but it still didn't sit quite right with me. But he did show regret and remorse, which is great and I do love how the other characters' responses were to forgive.
Overall I do think this story and these bird characters are great and very likeable. And my little niggle is just how it's all wrapped up in the end.
I love that Frankie becomes a hard-working bird, after his naughtiness at the start and becomes passionate about being an investigator and working with his uncle. When other authors for this age group would have their cheeky protagonist being naughty for the whole book, it was really refreshing to see McGregor not do that and instead give Frankie a wholesome and inspiring character arc. It was also lovely to see a positive family relationship.
I do have a bit of a niggle though (spoiler included): I didn't quite like that there was no consequence for the teacher breaking the law. I know he was bullied into it, but that line of argument could let someone off some pretty terrible actions. So I think some kind of consequence needed to happen.
It also wasn't clear whether the wrongly accused bird was declared innocent publicly. I think you can presume it was the case, but for me I think the wronged party should have been shown to be publicly acquitted and the teacher should have at the very least made amends to the bird he helped frame. Or even a public apology or something. The bird could still have been shown mercy, but, especially because he's the teacher who keeps Frankie back in detention, it seems odd that he can get away with doing something illegal. Again, I know he was threatened, but it still didn't sit quite right with me. But he did show regret and remorse, which is great and I do love how the other characters' responses were to forgive.
Overall I do think this story and these bird characters are great and very likeable. And my little niggle is just how it's all wrapped up in the end.
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April 9, 2020
This book was a cracking middle grade book and in some ways relatable to real life especially with the game Keek-a-boo mentioned at the beginning of the book. This game you could do see birds almost planning especially when us humans are a victim of it.
I thought this was a great fast paced book and was definitely worth the read
I thought this was a great fast paced book and was definitely worth the read
April 2, 2019
Lovely book, lovely characteristics and we'll written.
There isn't anything in this book to dislike. Children of all ages will enjoy. Can't wait for the next book.
There isn't anything in this book to dislike. Children of all ages will enjoy. Can't wait for the next book.
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