About the Author

Marian Orlon (1932-1990) worked as a teacher, and then a librarian while pursuing an extremely successful career as a children's writer. His subtle sense of humour and exciting plots made the stories in his Detective Nosegoode series bestsellers in Poland. His books have now been translated into six languages. In 1981 he was given Poland's highest literary honour, the Council of Ministers award, for his life's work.

Jerzy Flisak (1930-2008) was a well-known Polish illustrator and designer of film posters and stage sets. He illustrated more than 70 books over his long career.

Reviews

A classic Polish children's book... 'Ambrosius!' Cody says. 'I bow my nose to you.' Ambrosius returns the compliment. 'You are the nicest of all dogs,' he replies. I couldn't help agreeing
*The Times, Children's Book of the Week*

It's very much a traditional - without feeling particularly dated though - children's detective series, which I enjoyed very much and I am confident that young British readers will embrace it as much as their Polish counterparts
*The School Librarian*

Orlon's text is witty, the main protagonists are engaging, particularly the loveable Cody, and the adventure keeps the reader in suspense. The excellent translation by Eliza Marciniak really captures the humour
*Outside in World*

The quality of the book's binding, cover, and design are uncommonly good for a paperback, and the high-quality pages show off Flisak's distinctive black-and-white drawings very well. Readers who enjoy the quirky characters and well-constructed mysteries can look forward to two more adventures featuring Detective Nosegoode
*Booklist*

Recommended for independent readers who might enjoy this dip into another era, to children who like older stories, such as Lois Lenski's Eleanor Estes' Harriet the Spy, or Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
*Youth Services Book Review*

The black and white illustrations are highly amusing and greatly help to make the story inviting to newly confident readers
*Carousel*

Enormous fun
*The Bay*