Shortcuts (The Accidental Detectives Series #15) [Paperback]

Sigmund Brouwer (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up

These eleven short stories—featuring Ricky Kidd and the Accidental Detectives—are full of humor and adventure. But even better, author Sigmund Brouwer gives an inside look at the story behind each story, sharing his thoughts and reflecting on some of the tougher issues of growing up. Accidental Detectives Book 16.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Sigmund Brouwer is the award-winning author of scores of books. His coolreading.com website helps instill good reading and writing habits in the next generation. Sigmund and his wife, recording artist Cindy Morgan, and their two children divide their time between Tennessee and Alberta, Canada.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (March 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764225790
• ISBN-13: 978-0764225796
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #182,985 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Whether writing youth or adult fiction, Sigmund Brouwer is a best-selling author of more than 40 fast-paced novels. He loves going to schools to get kids excited about reading, reaching roughly 80,000 students a year through his Rock&Roll Literacy Show.

Sigmund is married to songwriter recording artist Cindy Morgan. The couple and their two young daughters divide their time between Red Deer, Alberta and Nashville, Tennessee.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reflections and pieces from the life and stories of S.B., November 30, 1998

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This review is from: Shortcuts (Accidental Detectives, Book 11) (Paperback)

A book of experiences and parts of The Accidental Detctives in which Sigmund Brouwer illustrates important issues in the life of Ricky. Mr. Brouwer gives sound advice with examples from his life that will help anyone who is unsure of what is the right road in life and if there is a God who is loving.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars And Now for Something Completely Different, August 18, 2005

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This review is from: Shortcuts (The Accidental Detectives Series #15) (Paperback)

The characters in the Accidental Detectives series started out in a series of short stories Sigmund Brouwer wrote for magazines. In this volume he collects 11 of those stories along with additional thoughts on the themes presented there. Along the way, we get stories about judging other, aging, the basis of faith, dealing with bullies, and pride. The last story will ring a bell with fans. Award winning "Crazy Carl" was changed ever so slightly and used as the wrap around for Sunrise at the Mayan Temple.

When I learned Ricky and the gang had stared in some short stories, I wanted to read them. Naturally, I was thrilled to hear about this book. And it more then surpassed my expectations. Sigmund's ability to bring fresh insight to familiar themes is remarkable. And he makes the lessons entertaining as well as challenging.

My only disappointment is the lack of scripture references. With a Bible reading section, it would make an awesome devotional. Even without them, this is a book that will entertain and challenge anyone with how they live their daily lives.