Official Review: C.B. Detective AGency by S.A. Barber

Joyful17 · Post by **Joyful17** » 24 May 2021, 14:26

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "C.B. Detective AGency" by S.A. Barber.]

4 out of 4 stars

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Werewolves are a common feature of dramas and stories. What if you suspected that a werewolf is living on your street? C.B. Detective Agency by S. A. Barber is a children's book centered on this interesting theme.

Charlie and Beau are close friends who have detective minds. They took up the task of resolving the case of missing newspapers. After a while, Jimmy, the delivery boy, sighted the fearsome creature lurking about the neighborhood. Against warnings from Deputy Carlson, Charlie and Beau snuck into the abandoned building where the fearsome creature lived and tried to capture it.

Barber has done a great job of developing this detective story. The characters are consistent and well developed. Charlie is an interesting character who speaks impulsively. This personality is consistent throughout the story. For instance, while speaking with the Deputy, he impulsively said, "Gushy, green gopher guts." This story is quite suspenseful as well. I couldn't predict the outcome of the story, and I really feared for the safety of Charlie and Beau as they went in search of the dangerous creature at night.

There are morals for children in this story. Beau and Charlie faced repercussions for their disobedience, therefore, children can learn from their mistakes. On the other hand, children can also learn to be inquisitive and adventurous as the two friends were. The narrative is also simple and easy to understand.

My most favorite feature of this book is the natural flow of the narrative. The conversations between Charlie and Beau are believable for children in their age group. Although the illustrations in the book are realistic, they are few. This is my only dislike about the book.

I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. It was awesomely edited. I find the story very interesting and suspenseful. Children aged 6 to 13 years would find this story engaging.

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robinwanttoread · Post by **robinwanttoread** » 28 May 2021, 03:26

It was awesomely edited. I find the story very interesting and suspenseful. Children aged 6 to 13 years would find this story engaging. i loved it

Pallavi Lakra · Post by **Pallavi Lakra** » 28 May 2021, 03:56

This takes me back to my childhood days when we would go around our city on our bikes exploring houses which were abandoned. I'm sure people will resonate with this book. Thanks for this wonderful review.

Mercy119 · Post by **Mercy119** » 28 May 2021, 06:42

Judging by the cover, this doesn't look like a children's book but the interesting storyline propped up by the author's imagination will leave the young readers yearning for more.

Mtibza eM · Post by **Mtibza eM** » 28 May 2021, 07:24

Thank you for sharing such a great review!

Sakura5 · Post by **Sakura5** » 28 May 2021, 08:21

It is good when a children's book is unpredictable, it means its young readers will really be engaged by it! Nice review!

Jagiine · Post by **Jagiine** » 28 May 2021, 15:31

I loved kid detective stories as a kid, and it looks like this one is well-written. Thanks for your review!

AvidBibliophile · Post by **AvidBibliophile** » 28 May 2021, 17:26

Abandoned buildings, missing newspapers, and werewolves?! 🏚
What a thrilling tale of mystery and monsters. Sounds like a good one! 🗞

Thanks for your howling-good review.

Joyful17 · Post by **Joyful17** » 29 May 2021, 19:07

Pallavi Lakra wrote: ↑28 May 2021, 03:56 This takes me back to my childhood days when we would go around our city on our bikes exploring houses which were abandoned. I'm sure people will resonate with this book. Thanks for this wonderful review.

Fireside119 wrote: ↑28 May 2021, 06:42 Judging by the cover, this doesn't look like a children's book but the interesting storyline propped up by the author's imagination will leave the young readers yearning for more.

robinwanttoread wrote: ↑28 May 2021, 03:26 It was awesomely edited. I find the story very interesting and suspenseful. Children aged 6 to 13 years would find this story engaging. i loved it

Yes we all had our pranks in our younger years, and it's true that children will find the storyline interesting. Thanks for your response.

Joyful17 · Post by **Joyful17** » 29 May 2021, 19:09

AvidBibliophile wrote: ↑28 May 2021, 17:26 Abandoned buildings, missing newspapers, and werewolves?! 🏚
What a thrilling tale of mystery and monsters. Sounds like a good one! 🗞 Thanks for your howling-good review.

Jagiine wrote: ↑28 May 2021, 15:31 I loved kid detective stories as a kid, and it looks like this one is well-written. Thanks for your review!

Sakura5 wrote: ↑28 May 2021, 08:21 It is good when a children's book is unpredictable, it means its young readers will really be engaged by it! Nice review!

Mtibza eM wrote: ↑28 May 2021, 07:24 Thank you for sharing such a great review!

Indeed the setting is unique and unpredictable. Thanks for sharing your views.

MsH2k · Post by **MsH2k** » 30 May 2021, 00:18

There’s nothing like a good werewolf mystery every now and then! This sounds like a great read for young detectives. Thank you for your take on this one!

Post by **kandscreeley** » 30 May 2021, 08:06

A fun children's story complete with morals? Sounds captivating! Is it really a werewolf, I wonder? Guess I'll have to read to find out.

cd20 · Post by **cd20** » 30 May 2021, 14:48

I would never have known from the title and the cover that this story would have werewolves in it. When I started reading your review I paused and looked at the title and cover again to make sure I had the right book! I loved mystery books as a kid, and still do. It sounds like this is a great children's book.

Saint Bruno · Post by **Saint Bruno** » 31 May 2021, 02:36

It's nice to learn that the author's execution of the book is spot on. I am sure children will find the plot very intriguing. Thanks for the amazing review.