A guide to the episodes of half moon investigations. Jan 28, 2009 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. This tale from the author of artemis fowl tracks the hilarious exploits of brainiac fletcher moon, a mere 12 years old and already a graduate of an online detective course. The characters are just wonderful, falling into mystery novel stereotypes while still managing to surprise you at.
The plot, the suspense, the twist, the language, the life like characters just great. But the real reason fletcher is different is that ever since he was a baby hes had a nose for sniffing out mysteries. Half moon investigations kindle edition by colfer, eoin. But the real reason fletcher is different is that ever since he was a baby, hes had the nose for sniffing out mysteries. For one thing, he has had to suffer the humiliating.
Half moon investigations by eoin colfer librarything. School talent contest hopeful, hypnotist ruby ray, casts a spell over her colleagues in this latest episode of half moon investigations. He lives in dublin, ireland with his wife and two sons. He takes over the investigation of a missing hair lock an opens up an investigation that can.
Half moon investigations fanfiction archive with over 16 stories. Eoin colfer could get such a reaction with his artemis fowl series, and once more his new young hero fletcher moon aka half moon is as interesting and as funny, even if he does not mean to be. Halfmoon investigations by eoin colfer nook book ebook. Half moon investigations is a novel by the irish author eoin colfer. Plus, after fletcher helps her win back her posse, she asks him to dance and in a classy move, informs him shes going to get him. Fandom apps take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. If you are a fan of alex rider, jasonmore not as good but half moon is a kid detective with a badge. And fletcher goes on a lot about how charismatic and magnetic and generally attractive red is.
Since graduating online, he has solved all sorts of minor mysteries at school and at home. 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. Fletcher moon, known around school as halfmoon due to his size, has qualified as a private eye after taking internet classes. Fletcher moon, known as half moon to his friends, is a fully qualified private investigator from the bernstein online detective academy. Millard not as good but half moon is a kid detective with a badge. Fletcher moon often referred to as half moon because of his height is a schoolboy attending st. Twleveyearold 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 committ. Half moon is fullfledged fun and a surefire booktalk. Listen to halfmoon investigations audiobook by eoin colfer. Half moon investigations is a recent cbbc show which as of september 2009, has only run for one series. Although it is not stated in the series where the school is. Just describe moons eightyearold, snotnosed snitch who always has green yoyos hanging from his nostrils that he snorts in and out.
Halfpint schoolboy and fully qualified private investigator. To ask other readers questions about halfmoon investigations, please sign up. Some were disappointed by how different it was from artemis fowl, but that is exactly what was enjoyable for me. Just send us an email and well put the best up on the site. Although it is not stated in the series where the school is situated, the novel.
Half moon investigations tv series 2009 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. If you are the publisher or author of this book and. The reader manages to make clear differences between the characters, and to convey the magic of eoin colfer in full. Red has to work alone on the latest moon investigation and ace reporter mia is temporarily recruited into the pinks. While half moon can figure out what shes done all the time, shes. It concerns a schoolboy, fletcher moon, who spends much of his spare time solving petty crimes around his school, st jeromes. For one thing, he has had to suffer the humiliating nickname half moon because of his short stature. Written by the author of bestselling series artemis fowl, eoin colfer makes the characters seem very two dimensional. Half moon investigations characters british comedy guide.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading half moon investigations. While half moon can always figure out what shes done, shes never close enough to the action to be convicted, and in the rare case when she is, shes managed to make it so that no one is willing to turn her in. Halfmoon investigations book austin public library. Classed as a childrens crimecomedy drama television series created by the bbc and based upon the novel of the same name by the author eoin colfer. Eoin colfer is the new york times bestselling author of eight books in the artemis fowl series and well as iron man. Halfmoon investigations eoin colfer, sean patrick reilly on. Based on awardwinning childrens author eoin colfers bestselling book, school boy turned private detective, fletcher half moon rory elrick, gets to work solving mysteries and fighting for. If you are a fan of alex rider, jason steed, then you would like it. Eoin colfer the book takes place in september in the city of lock. He moves from science fiction to something much more downtoearth.
Half moon investigations is the first of his novels to reach the screen, and says eoin fulfills a childhood ambition. For one thing, he has had to suffer the humiliating nickname a half moona because of his short stature. Half moon investigations half moon investigations wiki. Half moon investigations by everett montori on prezi. But the real reason fletcher is different is that ever since he was a baby, hes had a nose for sniffing out mysteries. I really hope mr colfer will write other halfmoon stories. But now hes on to something much bigger and more dangerous. Eoin colfer was born in wexford, republic of ireland. He is not the tallest or most confident yearold in the playground but he sees things that his school friends dont. Half moon investigations is eoins new international bestseller. Half moon investigations fanfiction archive fanfiction. Half moon investigationsymmv all the tropes wiki fandom. What is the book half moon investigations by eoin colfer.
Half moon investigations audiobook eoin colfer audible. There are few characters with the singular, magnetic draw of. The paperback edition was released in the uk on 5 july 2007. 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. Halfmoon investigations is my favorite by colfer so far. Half moon investigations is a surprisingly and refreshingly non fantasy novel from eion colfer. Of all my characters, half moon is based most closely on me. We both enjoyed this book and thought it would make a great kids movie one of these day. Fletcher half moon rory elrick is the main character of the series. Halfmoon investigations lexile find a book metametrics inc. 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 wiki is a wiki dedicated to the short lived cbbc television series, half moon investigations, where newly qualified detective fletcher moon, along with his friend red, investigate crimes and mysteries that happen at their school. I was wondering how long it would be before someone brought up my nickname. 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. And while this is a childrens novel, even adults will be challenged to piece together the puzzle before half moon.
After getting rescued from the hospital, half moon joins up with the red sharkey to solve the fire event and an even darker case. Among his other popular works are half moon investigations, the wish list, the supernaturalist, and a series of eoin colfers legends. Eoin colfer 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. Half moon investigations wiki fandom powered by wikia. Half moon investigations episode guide british comedy guide.
The book is very clearly read, which is very important for me, as i am not an english native speaker. A subtheme of information is power is cleverly embedded in the fastpaced romp, while the ending leaves a trail for future investigations. I had been christened half moon by red sharkey back when i was in third class. Half moon investigations include characters red sharkey fletcher moon 12 herod sharkey 2 hazel moon 1 april devereux 1 florence moon 1 papa sharkey 1 gregor devereux 1 include relationships fletcher moonred sharkey 12 include additional tags fluff 4 teenagers 4 humor 2 christmas 2. 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. Halfmoon investigations by colfer, eoin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The gauntlet, the warp trilogy, airman, half moon investigations, the supernaturalist, eoin colfers legend of. In a september 27, 2007 interview colfer admitted he had a rough idea for a second half moon book in which moon goes undercover with a. With rory elrick, seb charles, olive gray, nicola duffell. Fletcher moon, nicknamed half moon is the worlds youngest detective. Fletcher moon get the half moon investigations underway. April devereux gets this in the live action tv series, despite being, at most, 15.
So far he has only used it to solve petty schoolyard crimes, with payment in candy. This category is a list of characters within the series. After getting a private investigation, a terrible incident happens that puts him in the hospital and half moon is the scapegoat for a fire. I just assume that was what fletcher ment by youre half right. Half moon investigations is the story of a 12year old who considers himself a serious detective. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. It was first published in united states in march 2006 and was released in the uk and ireland on 1 june 2006. My favourite characters are les jeunes etudiantes emily, 12, london i think it is a good book, but artemis fowl is a lot better. 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.
The main baddies are the gingerhaired sharkeys, mainly red and his little brother herod but are they as rotten as they seem. Eoin colfers half moon investigations is, apparently, a deeply divisive book. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Fletcher is also a private detective trained by bernstein online academy. Half moon investigations by eoin colfer scholastic. Fletcher is a twelve year old boy with brown hair and blue eyes. Half moon investigations main character the main character in half moon investigations is fletcher moon. Half moon investigations all the tropes wiki fandom.
Bbc press office half moon investigations press pack. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The book covers the adventures of a 12 year old boy named fletcher moon and his interest in being a private detective. But, if there is a sequel to half moon investigations, there will be no sneak. Jul 05, 2012 fletcher moon often referred to as half moon because of his height is a schoolboy attending st. 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. Half moon investigations is a novel by eoin colfer, which has also been adapted into a bbc childrens television series meet fletcher moon. The jokes are laughable and smart, but i think the book is most likely meant for kids. Listen to halfmoon investigations by eoin colfer at. Twelveyearold fletcher moon is a detective in lock, ireland.