'Zany ... Even reluctant readers will have a blast' IRISH TIMES In a small town on the banks of Lake Laloozee lives the world's greatest flamingo detective. His name is Fabio. He's not tall or strong, but slight and pink. And he's very, very clever. When Fabio and his giraffe associate Gilbert (terrible at disguises) drop in to the Hotel Royale for a lemonade (pink, naturally), Fabio is persuaded to judge the hotel's talent contest. But when the most promising contestant - Julia the jazz-singing hippopotamus - goes missing, Fabio must put his thinking cap back on and solve the mystery! This new mystery series from Laura James, author of Captain Pug, will have animal lovers and would-be detectives in stitches. Perfect for fans of Claude, Foxy Tales and The Pink Panther!

The first book in a hilarious new mystery series from the author of Captain Pug for animal lovers and would-be detectives everywhere!

About the Author
Laura James's love of storytelling began at an early age and led her to undertake a degree in Film Studies and an MA in Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University. Laura's debut novel Captain Pug was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize in 2017. Laura lives near Bath with her two dachshunds, Brian and Florence. Emily Fox is a Bristol-based illustrator who graduated from Falmouth University. She loves to experiment with colour, funny stories and animals, which means that Fabio is the perfect project for her!

Reviews
A quirky tale written in a breezy, confidential tone, with an eye-catching design in neon pink and green. Emily Fox's illustrations create visual templates for Laura James' zany characters ... Even reluctant readers will have a blast * Irish Times *
This neon-bright mystery involves a talent show, a hippo jazz singer, gallons of pink lemonade and, of course, Fabio * Metro *
Combines stunning artwork and colour palates (illustrator Emily Fox) - neon pinks and greens - with a smart and sassy who-dunnit tale, by Laura James, led by Fabio and his sidekick, Gilbert the Giraffe * i News *
Gorgeous funny young fiction * The Bookseller on CAPTAIN PUG *
Highly entertaining, wittily illustrated and fun to read alone. * Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading4Kids on CAPTAIN PUG *
Another great new book for those who are ready for something meatier than a picture book. * Irish Independent on CAPTAIN PUG *



Book Information
ISBN 9781408889312
Author Laura James
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Bloomsbury Childrens Books
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 224g