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Item specifics
- Condition
- Modification Description
- Signed by the author on the title page
- Signed By
- Rohan Gavin
- Signed
- Yes
- Ex Libris
- No
- Narrative Type
- Fiction
- Age Level
- Young Adult
- Original Language
- English
- Inscribed
- No
- Modified Item
- Yes
- Subject
- Mystery, Thriller
- Edition
- First Edition
- Vintage
- No
- Personalize
- No
- Type
- Novel
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Era
- 2010s
- Special Attributes
- Hardcover
- Personalized
- No
- Cultural Region
- American Literature
- Features
- 1st Edition, Dust Jacket
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- ISBN
- 9781619631533
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-10
1619631539
ISBN-13
9781619631533
eBay Product ID (ePID)
166328190
Product Key Features
Book Title
Knightley and Son
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Topic
Family Life, Mysteries & Detective Stories, Mystery & Detective / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction, Fiction
Book Series
Knightley and Son Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
17.3 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Young Adult Audience
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Spring 2014 Kids IndieNext Pick ABA Indies Introduce Pick "Heroes, villains and settings are all fully realized through proficient description, and contemporary technology gives way to sheer brainpower. A rousing page-turner with one fault: It ends." - Kirkus Reviews , starred review "Gavin has created a fun 'Sherlock Holmes'style adventure, with modern twists and a bit of humor. The combination is skillfully done. This is a quick and fun read; a great choice for choice looking for a new mystery to dive into." - School Library Journal , starred review "Gavin deftly paces the story, maintaining the narrative tension . . . Fans of this debut will be glad that the ending leaves the door open for sequels." - Booklist "Darkus has the calculating mind, the cool attention to detail, and the abundance of tweed of a young Sherlock Holmes . . . The mystery is genuinely compelling." - BCCB "Chases around London, the help of a secret branch of Scotland Yard, and a host of quirky characters help drive this story." - VOYA "Danger and excitement-not to mention quirky characters and wonderful writing-lurk around every page!" -Chris Grabenstein, New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and Treasure Hunters, Spring 2014 Kids IndieNext Pick ABA Indies Introduce Pick "Heroes, villains and settings are all fully realized through proficient description, and contemporary technology gives way to sheer brainpower. A rousing page-turner with one fault: It ends." - Kirkus Reviews , starred review "Gavin has created a fun 'Sherlock Holmes'style adventure, with modern twists and a bit of humor. The combination is skillfully done. This is a quick and fun read; a great choice for choice looking for a new mystery to dive into." - School Library Journal , starred review "Written in a style reminiscent of Lemony Snicket and J.K. Rowling, this rousing mystery feels fresh and creepy at the same time . . . A thoroughly enjoyable and engrossing read." - Library Media Connection "Gavin deftly paces the story, maintaining the narrative tension . . . Fans of this debut will be glad that the ending leaves the door open for sequels." - Booklist "Danger and excitement-not to mention quirky characters and wonderful writing-lurk around every page!" -Chris Grabenstein, New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and co-author of Treasure Hunters " Knightley & Son . . . succeeds in its dual plans of unmasking a nefarious conspiracy and captivating middle-grade readers." - The Boston Globe , Pick of the Week "Darkus has the calculating mind, the cool attention to detail, and the abundance of tweed of a young Sherlock Holmes . . . The mystery is genuinely compelling." - BCCB "Chases around London, the help of a secret branch of Scotland Yard, and a host of quirky characters help drive this story." - VOYA , Heroes, villains and settings are all fully realized through proficient description, and contemporary technology gives way to sheer brainpower. A rousing page-turner with one fault: It ends., Danger and excitement--not to mention quirky characters and wonderful writing--lurk around every page!, Darkus has the calculating mind, the cool attention to detail, and the abundance of tweed of a young Sherlock Holmes . . . The mystery is genuinely compelling., Chases around London, the help of a secret branch of Scotland Yard, and a host of quirky characters help drive this story., Gavin has created a fun 'Sherlock Holmes'-style adventure, with modern twists and a bit of humor. The combination is skillfully done. This is a quick and fun read; a great choice for choice looking for a new mystery to dive into., Written in a style reminiscent of Lemony Snicket and J.K. Rowling, this rousing mystery feels fresh and creepy at the same time . . . A thoroughly enjoyable and engrossing read., "Heroes, villains and settings are all fully realized through proficient description, and contemporary technology gives way to sheer brainpower. A rousing page-turner with one fault: It ends." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Gavin has created a fun 'Sherlock Holmes'-style adventure, with modern twists and a bit of humor. The combination is skillfully done. This is a quick and fun read; a great choice for choice looking for a new mystery to dive into." -- School Library Journal, starred review "Written in a style reminiscent of Lemony Snicket and J.K. Rowling, this rousing mystery feels fresh and creepy at the same time . . . A thoroughly enjoyable and engrossing read." -- Library Media Connection "Gavin deftly paces the story, maintaining the narrative tension . . . Fans of this debut will be glad that the ending leaves the door open for sequels." -- Booklist "Danger and excitement--not to mention quirky characters and wonderful writing--lurk around every page!" -- Chris Grabenstein, New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and co-author of Treasure Hunters " Knightley & Son . . . succeeds in its dual plans of unmasking a nefarious conspiracy and captivating middle-grade readers." -- The Boston Globe, Pick of the Week "Darkus has the calculating mind, the cool attention to detail, and the abundance of tweed of a young Sherlock Holmes . . . The mystery is genuinely compelling." -- BCCB "Chases around London, the help of a secret branch of Scotland Yard, and a host of quirky characters help drive this story." -- VOYA, Gavin deftly paces the story, maintaining the narrative tension . . . Fans of this debut will be glad that the ending leaves the door open for sequels., Spring 2014 Kids IndieNext Pick ABA Indies Introduce Pick "Heroes, villains and settings are all fully realized through proficient description, and contemporary technology gives way to sheer brainpower. A rousing page-turner with one fault: It ends." - Kirkus Reviews , starred review "Gavin has created a fun 'Sherlock Holmes'style adventure, with modern twists and a bit of humor. The combination is skillfully done. This is a quick and fun read; a great choice for choice looking for a new mystery to dive into." - School Library Journal , starred review "Written in a style reminiscent of Lemony Snicket and J.K. Rowling, this rousing mystery feels fresh and creepy at the same time . . . A thoroughly enjoyable and engrossing read." - Library Media Connection "Gavin deftly paces the story, maintaining the narrative tension . . . Fans of this debut will be glad that the ending leaves the door open for sequels." - Booklist "Darkus has the calculating mind, the cool attention to detail, and the abundance of tweed of a young Sherlock Holmes . . . The mystery is genuinely compelling." - BCCB "Chases around London, the help of a secret branch of Scotland Yard, and a host of quirky characters help drive this story." - VOYA "Danger and excitement-not to mention quirky characters and wonderful writing-lurk around every page!" -Chris Grabenstein, New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and co-author of Treasure Hunters, Gavin has created a fun 'Sherlock Holmes'style adventure, with modern twists and a bit of humor. The combination is skillfully done. This is a quick and fun read; a great choice for choice looking for a new mystery to dive into., "Heroes, villains and settings are all fully realized through proficient description, and contemporary technology gives way to sheer brainpower. A rousing page-turner with one fault: It ends." -Kirkus Reviews , starred review "Danger and excitement-not to mention quirky characters and wonderful writing-lurk around every page!" -Chris Grabenstein, New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and Treasure Hunters, Knightley & Son . . . succeeds in its dual plans of unmasking a nefarious conspiracy and captivating middle-grade readers., Spring 2014 Kids IndieNext Pick ABA Indies Introduce Pick "Heroes, villains and settings are all fully realized through proficient description, and contemporary technology gives way to sheer brainpower. A rousing page-turner with one fault: It ends." - Kirkus Reviews , starred review "Gavin has created a fun 'Sherlock Holmes'style adventure, with modern twists and a bit of humor. The combination is skillfully done. This is a quick and fun read; a great choice for choice looking for a new mystery to dive into." - School Library Journal , starred review "Gavin deftly paces the story, maintaining the narrative tension . . . Fans of this debut will be glad that the ending leaves the door open for sequels." - Booklist "Darkus has the calculating mind, the cool attention to detail, and the abundance of tweed of a young Sherlock Holmes . . . The mystery is genuinely compelling." - BCCB "Chases around London, the help of a secret branch of Scotland Yard, and a host of quirky characters help drive this story." - VOYA "Danger and excitement-not to mention quirky characters and wonderful writing-lurk around every page!" -Chris Grabenstein, New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and co-author of Treasure Hunters, Spring 2014 Kids IndieNext Pick ABA Indies Introduce Pick "Heroes, villains and settings are all fully realized through proficient description, and contemporary technology gives way to sheer brainpower. A rousing page-turner with one fault: It ends." - Kirkus Reviews , starred review "Gavin has created a fun "Sherlock Holmes"style adventure, with modern twists and a bit of humor. The combination is skillfully done. This is a quick and fun read; a great choice for choice looking for a new mystery to dive into." - School Library Journal , starred review "Danger and excitement-not to mention quirky characters and wonderful writing-lurk around every page!" -Chris Grabenstein, New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and Treasure Hunters
Grade From
Third Grade
Series Volume Number
1
Grade To
Sixth Grade
Dewey Decimal
823.92
Synopsis
Awards for Knightley and Son Spring 2014 Kids IndieNext Pick, ABA Indies Introduce Pick, Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Books of 2014 The once highly in-demand detective Alan Knightley has just woken up after an unexplained incident kept him asleep for four years. While he was out cold, his son, Darkus, took it upon himself to read of all his dad's old cases, and he's learned a lot about the art of detection. It's a good thing too -- because suddenly the duo find themselves caught up in a crazy conspiracy that involves a group of villainous masterminds (who keep appearing and then vanishing), some high-speed car chases (that will have everyone fastening their seat belts), and a national, bestselling book with the power to make people do terrible, terrible things. But because Alan is still suffering the effects of his coma, he tends to, well, fall asleep at the worst possible moments, Meaning that young Darkus might just have to solve this mystery . . . by himself., Meet Knightley and Son: two detectives for the low, low (okay, free) cost of one. Sherlock Holmes meets the Hardy Boys in this brand new comedy that delivers big laughs and big adventures., Awards for Knightley and Son : Spring 2014 Kids IndieNext Pick, ABA Indies Introduce Pick, Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Books of 2014 The once highly in-demand detective Alan Knightley has just woken up after an unexplained incident kept him asleep for four years. While he was out cold, his son, Darkus, took it upon himself to read of all his dad's old cases, and he's learned a lot about the art of detection. It's a good thing too -- because suddenly the duo find themselves caught up in a crazy conspiracy that involves a group of villainous masterminds (who keep appearing and then vanishing), some high-speed car chases (that will have everyone fastening their seat belts), and a national, bestselling book with the power to make people do terrible, terrible things. But because Alan is still suffering the effects of his coma, he tends to, well, fall asleep at the worst possible moments, Meaning that young Darkus might just have to solve this mystery . . . by himself.
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- d***7 (307)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBought my 1st book from this seller 2 weeks ago. Bought 2nd book now. Same exceptional customer service! Great communication. Shipped quickly. packed very well, and shipped in a box. Included FREE book. This seller is the real deal!!
- w***s (19)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseSeller exceeded expectations in every way. They accepted a really great offer price, which was much appreciated. The book was in excellent condition, exactly as shown in pictures. Packaging was extremely secure, and the package was shipped promptly. And to top it all off, the seller included a bonus book as a freebie. My wife was absolutely thrilled when she opened the box today. Thank you for going above and beyond.Locked in Pursuit by Ashley Weaver Signed 1st Fine/Fine Hardback Electra McDonne (#375726456563)
- b***b (790)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseVery happy with this seller, the book arrived safe and sound, packaging was 10 out of 10. I did not contact.