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Half-Moon Investigations

Eoin Colfer (2006)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.78

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Body Image Issues

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

Fletcher Moon has never been like other kids. For one thing, he has had to suffer the humiliating nickname "Half Moon" because of his short stature. But the real reason Fletcher is different is that ever since he was a baby, he's had a nose for sniffing out mysteries. And after graduating at the top of his Internet class, he is officially certified as the youngest detective in the world.

Is Half-Moon Investigations appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A lighthearted middle grade mystery featuring a young detective solving cases while dealing with bullying about his height. Contains mild peril typical of detective stories but no graphic content.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include body image issues.

Who'll love this

Kids will love following the world's youngest certified detective as he uses his smarts to crack mysteries and prove himself despite being underestimated.

Tags

MysteryDetective FictionContemporary FantasyHumor