{"title":"Series: Detective Gordon","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the delightful world of the \u003cem\u003eDetective Gordon\u003c\/em\u003e series, where young readers embark on charming adventures filled with mystery, wit, and warmth. This captivating collection, perfect for children, introduces Detective Gordon—a wise old toad with a profound love for cakes and justice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe series begins with \u003cem\u003eDetective Gordon: The First Case\u003c\/em\u003e, where readers will find themselves in the heart of a unique forest community. Here, Detective Gordon, alongside his energetic assistant Buffy, unravels mysteries with cleverness and compassion. These stories not only entertain but also teach valuable lessons about friendship, fairness, and understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAuthored by Ulf Nilsson and beautifully illustrated by Gitte Spee, the \u003cem\u003eDetective Gordon\u003c\/em\u003e books offer a blend of humour and heart, making them ideal for children who enjoy tales of adventure with gentle moral undertones. 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Taking Gordon’s advice about how everyone thinks differently, she finds a way to communicate with the giant creatures—perhaps not so terrifying after all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book leaves readers with a memorable Gordon message: Everyone thinks differently, strangers are welcome, cakes for everybody!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis final instalment in the award-winning \u003cem\u003eDetective Gordon\u003c\/em\u003e series is a multi-layered philosophical story about good detective work involving everyone, kindness to newcomers, and doing the right thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of multiple awards and accolades, \u003cem\u003eDetective Gordon\u003c\/em\u003e is a mystery series with depth—perfect for reading alone for emerging readers, and wonderful for reading aloud together as a chapter book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTranslated from the Swedish edition by Julia Marshall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46680138547436,"sku":"9781776574889","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14621093482820.jpg?v=1753126335"},{"product_id":"detective-gordon-a-complicated-case-by-ulf-nilsson-9781776572649","title":"Detective Gordon: A Complicated Case","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe detective lay in bed with his eyes closed. 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