The Riddle of the Disappearing Dickens

An absolute riot of a read – funny and page-turning

-- Louie Stowell, author of the Loki series

plots unfold in perfect tandem, thrills and comedy equal throughout, and it’s all sprinkled with literary references to Dickens. The characters convince, even the cockney-rhyme spouting villains, and the settings – a tale of two cities – do too. This is a page-turning treat for young readers and lucky the teacher or parent who gets to share the story

-- Books for Keeps 'Book of the Week'

this escapade is even better than the last. With Brams’ parents otherwise occupied, Molly and Bram head off on the adventure of a lifetime. The characterisation is superb; the setting is perfect, capturing 1859 London to a t … page after page of mayhem and foibles, peppered with the proper amount of danger and humour. Atmospheric, jaw-dropping, fast-paced and utterly marvellous, this book is perfect for anyone over the age of 10 and will inspire a love of history and mystery

-- Fallen Star Stories

this whodunnit is a deft mix of history, cultural references, social commentary and a whole lot of fun … a fantastic read

-- Children's Books Ireland’s Annual Reading Guide 2024

A great trilogy for kids to read!

-- Ireland AM

A brilliant adventure ensues, with clues, red herrings, mad cap chases, jokes and puns. Nolan is a master at keeping child readers entertained and this is his best yet

-- Independent.ie

Set in Victorian Dublin and London, this book is such fun. Charles Dickens disappears in Dublin and it’s up to the intrepid twosome, young street urchin Molly Malone and her pal, Bram Stoker, to find him, with the help of Dickens’ son. A brilliant adventure ensues, with clues, red herrings, mad cap chases, jokes and puns. Nolan is a master at keeping child readers entertained and this is his best yet

-- Irish Independent

this whodunnit is a deft mix of history, cultural references, social commentary and a whole lot of fun. Set in Dublin and London with a cast of many, it is a glorious celebration of even the stinkiest aspects of city living in Victorian times. Peppered with the worst (and therefore the best) dad jokes and puns, the rich language adds to the entertainment – especially the Cockney rhyming slang! Readers can add 'lanky gob-daw’ and ‘dimber-damber’ to their personal arsenal of insults. A fantastic read

-- RTEjr’s Book