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The Detective's Assistant Paperback – April 5, 2016
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Eleven-year-old Nell Warne arrives on her aunt's doorstep lugging a heavy sack of sorrows. If her Aunt Kate rejects her, it's the miserable Home for the Friendless.
Luckily, canny Nell makes herself indispensable to Aunt Kate...and not just by helping out with household chores. For Kate Warne is the first-ever female detective employed by the legendary Pinkerton Detective Agency. And Nell has a knack for the kind of close listening and bold action that made Pinkerton detectives famous in Civil War-era America. With huge, nation-changing events simmering in the background, Nell uses skills new and old to uncover truths about her past and solve mysteries in the present.
- Reading age8 - 12 years
- Print length368 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level3 - 7
- Lexile measure910L
- Dimensions5.3 x 1.15 x 7.6 inches
- Publication dateApril 5, 2016
- ISBN-100316403490
- ISBN-13978-0316403498
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* "Accessible and captivating...With skilled writing that conveys the excitement of detective work, the appeal of history, and Nell's authentic, good-humored personal growth, this is one for the ages."―The Bulletin (starred review)
* "Hannigan keeps a strong narrative hand on the several stories she has going on simultaneously: the mysteries surrounding the deaths of Nell's father and uncle; Nell's correspondence with her best friend, who traveled the Underground Railroad to safety in Canada; and several Pinkerton adventures that involve chicanery, American history, and lots of excitement."―Booklist (starred review)
"Hannigan makes skillful use of period details, bringing the novel's threads together in a nail-biting conclusion. Nell is a fearless, no-nonsense heroine, and her dry-witted narration drives this rollicking historical escapade."―Publishers Weekly
"A rousing fictional account of the remarkable career of a pioneering woman."―Kirkus
"Nell is an irrepressible character: spirited, thoughtful, and intuitive...Recommend to readers who enjoy adventure, history, and stories featuring independent, strong-minded girls."―SLJ
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- Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (April 5, 2016)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 368 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0316403490
- ISBN-13 : 978-0316403498
- Reading age : 8 - 12 years
- Lexile measure : 910L
- Grade level : 3 - 7
- Item Weight : 9.6 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.3 x 1.15 x 7.6 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #245,762 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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About the author
Chicago children's author Kate Hannigan writes fiction and nonfiction for young readers. The author of several award-winning titles for kindergarten through middle-school students, Kate is a former newspaper journalist who loves listening to people's stories and digging deep into research. Her books have been optioned for film, named to state recommended reading lists, and received other honors. Kate visits classrooms around the country to talk about how curiosity, reading, and research help us become better writers.
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Customers find the book enjoyable and well-written. They describe it as a fun, exciting trip into the past for historical fiction fans of all ages. The writing quality is also praiseworthy.
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Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it an enjoyable coming-of-age story with historical significance. It is a great summer read for both boys and girls, and historical fiction lovers of all ages.
"...I love historical fiction, and this book worked its charm on my 12yo daughter and on me!" Read more
"This is a thoroughly enjoyable coming-of-age story which also brings to life major events and personalities of the time...." Read more
"...I ended up reading the story also so we could discuss. The story was fun, especially for a young girl to read...." Read more
"I particularly liked the historical significance, but from a child’s point of view." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's writing quality. They say it has a great plot, well-researched content, and well-developed characters. The author did a good job with it and their grandchildren enjoyed it.
"Great plot, well-researched, well-written, well-rounded characters...." Read more
"Really well writtenAs I found it entertaining even as an adult to read to a youngster...." Read more
"This book is truly a historical fiction novel. The author did a super job with it." Read more
"Well done! I read it and 4 grandchildren we all loved it. Like it was researched" Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2016Great plot, well-researched, well-written, well-rounded characters. I love historical fiction, and this book worked its charm on my 12yo daughter and on me!
- Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2021Really well writtenAs I found it entertaining even as an adult to read to a youngster. I can tell this author is going to go far I think she is now written for children’s books and everyone of them has been excellent. I would highly recommend this author to anyone who has young children
- Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2016This is a thoroughly enjoyable coming-of-age story which also brings to life major events and personalities of the time. Several mysteries must be addressed by the protagonists, culminating in a case of historical significance. It is also a tribute to the first female detective who achieved employment by the Pinkerton company. Great YA-type reading for boys as well girls, and historical fiction lovers young and old.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2017I got this book for my 10 year old Daughter for her Battle of the books read - 4th grade. I ended up reading the story also so we could discuss. The story was fun, especially for a young girl to read. It had quite a few cases that were fun and interesting... My daughter liked it as well.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2018I particularly liked the historical significance, but from a child’s point of view.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2015This book is truly a historical fiction novel. The author did a super job with it.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2018Loved it. Can’t wait for more.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2024It was fun, and told a cool story inspired by the first female detective in the US, but some of the other history wasn't up to par.