Half moon investigations is a novel by eoin colfer, which has also been adapted into a bbc childrens television series meet fletcher moon. I am currently reading book 5 of the game of thrones series, but will admit i had to start book. Half moon investigations all the tropes wiki fandom. Fletcher moon, known as half moon to his friends, is a fully qualified private investigator from the bernstein online detective academy. The jokes are laughable and smart, but i think the book is most likely meant for kids. The main character fletcher half moon moon is accused of arson. April devereux gets this in the live action tv series, despite being, at most, 15. Eoin colfer has made millions of fans around the world with his muchloved character, artemis fowl, the star of his hugely bestselling series. Best known for his immensely popular artemis fowl series, eoin colfer departs from his usual territory and delves into the world of crimesolving with his latest book, half moon investigations.
Half moon is fullfledged fun and a surefire booktalk. Fletcher moon, nicknamed half moon because of his shortness, must track down a conspiracy or be framed for a crime he did not commit. Half moon investigations by everett montori on prezi. Twelveyearold private investigator fletcher moon, nicknamed half moon because of his shortness, must track down a conspiracy or be framed for a crime he did not commit. Eoin colfer is the megaselling author of the artemis fowl series, half moon investigations, the supernaturalist, airman and the legend of. Bbc press office half moon investigations press pack. My son loves the other books by this author and i found this book at my childs bookfair thought hed love it he di then said i had 2 read it 2 and once i started it i couldnt put it down.
Fletcher is a twelve year old boy with brown hair and blue eyes. Some were disappointed by how different it was from artemis fowl, but that is exactly what was enjoyable for me. With rory elrick, seb charles, olive gray, nicola duffell. Airman is a fantastic book by author of the artemis fowl and half moon investigations series, eoin colfer. Half moon investigations is eoins new international bestseller. Half moon investigations is a surprisingly and refreshingly non fantasy novel from eion colfer. The main baddies are the gingerhaired sharkeys, mainly red and his little brother herod but are they as rotten as they seem. The characters are just wonderful, falling into mystery novel stereotypes while still. It concerns a schoolboy, fletcher moon, who spends much of his spare time solving petty crimes around his school, st jeromes.
Fletcher half moon rory elrick is the main character of the series. Other than his popular series the artemis fowl series, he has written the books. Fletcher is also a private detective trained by bernstein online academy. Halfmoon investigations is a solid book that spoke no pun intended to me personally. Halfmoon investigations is my favorite by colfer so far. Half moon investigationsymmv all the tropes wiki fandom. Kiddetective fletcher moon half moon investigations is a novel by eoincolfer, which has also been adapted into a bbc childrens television series. I really hope mr colfer will write other half moon stories.
Fletcher moon is one of the funniest characters who ever narrated a story, and the growth of red sharkey from bad boy to good guy is progressed perfectly. The book covers the adventures of a 12 year old boy named fletcher moon and his interest in being a private detective. Part 1 focused on the etymology and origins of names. Fletcher moon often referred to as half moon because of his height is a schoolboy attending st. Fletcher moon or half moon as he is known is the main character who gets into all sorts of scrapes in the line of investigation. I have had several families tell me that half moon investigations was their favorite cd ever. Halfmoon investigations eoin colfer, sean patrick reilly on. The book is very clearly read, which is very important for me, as i am not an english native speaker. I love the artemis fowl books and found the supernaturalist to be interesting if not great so its obvious i would pick this book up right away. Although it is not stated in the series where the school is.
Half moon investigations is a novel by the irish author eoin colfer. Although half moon investigations wasnt my favorite book ever by him, i still. He has also written two novels in the daniel mcevoy series, plugged and screwed, and three books in the standalone novels series, the wish list, click, and airman. Half moon investigations is a novel by eoin colfer, which has also been adapted. He escapes from the police and with the help of the notorious sharkey family has to figure out who really did it. Half pint schoolboy and fully qualified private investigator. He attained worldwide recognition in 2001, when the first artemis fowl book was published and became a new york times best seller, as did some sequels. He has published a novel in the half moon investigations series by the same name, published in 2006. Half moon investigations is a childrens crimecomedy drama television series created by the bbc and based upon the novel of the same name by the author eoin colfer. Like many mystery novels, half moon investigations is told through the eyes of the protagonist, so the reader gets to follow along, step by step, seeing the clues and being privy to some of the main characters thoughts. Fletcher moon, known around school as half moon due to his size, has qualified as a private eye after taking internet classes. Half moon investigations characters british comedy guide.
It was first published in united states in march 2006 and was released in the uk and ireland. Several characters that at first seem to be complete stereotypes often surprise you at the last moment. Eoin colfers half moon investigations is, apparently, a deeply divisive book. I enjoyed trying to follow the clues along with fletcher, and worrying about the red herrings thrown in his path. Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Half moon investigations 97801482715 by colfer, eoin and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Theres also new characters, particularly girl journalist mia stone, who joins. Now, in a beautifully written novel that is already breaking records in his native ireland, colfer introduces readers to a lovable but troubled heroine, who has been given the opportunity for a special. The plot also moved along really well, with nonstop action. For one thing, he has had to suffer the humiliating nickname half moon because of his short.
Halfmoon investigations by eoin colfer nook book ebook. Fletcher moon, the main character, is very interesting and looks at himself with perspective and humor. After getting rescued from the hospital, half moon joins up with the red sharkey to solve the fire event and an even darker case. I really wanted to do something that was quirky and funny, the author says from his home in wexford, ireland. History for literaturehalfmooninvestigations tv tropes. Yeah, i know, i took the book at the 812 yearold section i am 15 going on 16 but i thought the book s going to be ok. Half moon investigations is a book written by eoin colfer, the author of the bestselling artemis fowl series. This time he has ticked all my boxes in an action packed, hilarious and wellwritten piece of fiction. And while this is a childrens novel, even adults will be challenged to piece together the puzzle before half moon.
What is the central theme of the the moon is down by john steinbeck. Half moon investigations is the first of his novels to reach the screen, and says eoin fulfills a childhood ambition. Of all my characters, half moon is based most closely on me. This book is still, a stand alone but i believe that it is likely to have a sequel considering the contents of the book s epilogue. The paperback edition was released in the uk on 5 july 2007. The reader manages to make clear differences between the characters, and to convey the magic of eoin colfer in full.
Twelveyearold fletcher moon is a detective in lock, ireland. Fletcher moon get the half moon investigations underway. I have always had a soft spot for detective books, i loved three investigators. Skip to main navigation skip to main navigation skip to search skip to search skip to content. He takes over the investigation of a missing hair lock an opens up an investigation that can. Fletcher moon, nicknamed half moon is the worlds youngest detective. Airman, the supernaturals, half moon investigations, the wish list, the legends of spud murphy, the legend of the. This category is a list of characters within the series. Since graduating online, he has solved all sorts of minor mysteries at school and at home. Hi, i am yet to buy the artemis fowl series by eoin colfer which looks interesting, but i recently bought his other book, half moon investigations, and well, its not really my cup of tea. What is the book half moon investigations by eoin colfer. After getting a private investigation, a terrible incident happens that puts him in the hospital and half moon is the scapegoat for a fire. Half moon investigations main character the main character in half moon investigations is fletcher moon.
Half moon investigations tv series 2009 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Eoin colfer the book takes place in september in the city of lock. He moves from science fiction to something much more downtoearth. Just send us an email and well put the best up on the site.
I just assume that was what fletcher ment by youre half right. Full of twists and turns, this book will have you jumping off. It was first published in united states in march 2006 and was released in the uk and ireland on 1 june 2006. And fletcher goes on a lot about how charismatic and magnetic and generally attractive red is. Half moon investigations was a fun cd to listen to in the car. Fandom apps take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. In part 2, lets consider 5 things to think about when naming characters for your story. Half moon investigations by eoin colfer librarything. I would recommend the book to readers in fourth through sixth grade. While half moon can figure out what shes done all the time, shes. So far he has only used it to solve petty schoolyard crimes, with payment in candy. As with the artemis books, youve got a preteen boy that tries his very best to be as independent as possible, has a higher than average iq, is witty, clever, and finds trouble around every bend. Half moon investigations book chicago public library.
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