What’s the book about?
Galileo’s brand-new detective agency on Happy Valley Farm is now in business, and with the help of Agatha, they’ve got eyes, ears and wings all across the farm … Now, if only they could find a case to solve!
Meanwhile, with the Happy Valley Fair right around the corner, all the animals pitch in to try to break the record for the World’s Biggest Cake. All the animals except for the elusive Dogfather and his farm dogs, that is.
When the milk and eggs go missing, Galileo is on the case and determined to find any animals sniffing around where they don’t belong.
Recommended for:
Ages 7+
Three reasons to read it:
- Helliar is one of Australia’s top comedians, and he’s poured his best jokes into this story. You won’t just giggle, you’ll cackle like a kookaburra with a ticklish belly. Combine that with Andrew Joyner’s lively and silly illustrations, and you’ve got a laugh-out-loud adventure from start to finish.
- From gossiping goats to suspicious sheep and a genius chicken named Agatha, Happy Valley Farm is bursting with personality. The setting is detailed, the characters are colourful, and every page feels like a party you’ve just been invited to.
- With a fun style that’s perfect for younger readers, Joyner’s illustrations help tell the tale in a way that’s lively, easy to follow and full of charm. Each artwork adds extra jokes, highlights important clues, and makes the mystery more exciting. If you love stories where the pictures make you laugh just as much as the words, this one’s a treasure.
Buy a copy of Detective Galileo #2: The Dogfather here.
About the author:
Pete Helliar is one of Australia’s favourite comedians and the bestselling author of Frankie Fish. He is a regular on Have You Been Paying Attention?, was a contestant on the 2023 season of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here and guest judge on the return season of Thank God You’re Here. He recently appeared on Amazing Race Australia – with his wife Bridget – and Taskmaster Australia.
Andrew Joyner is an illustrator, author and cartoonist based in Strathalbyn, South Australia. His much-loved books include The Terrible Plop and Mary & Marcus (both written by Ursula Dubosarsky), The Swap (written by Jan Ormerod) and The Bum Book (written by Kate Mayes).
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