A Hugh Dunnit Mystery: Splitting Hairs

Mr Popczyk was a scientist before he cut hair, he confesses to Hugh, as Hugh tries to make every excuse not to have his hair cut. Then – POP – one strand of Hugh’s hair is plucked from his head and examined by Mr Popczyk. Hugh escapes the chair and out the door before another hair can be taken, keeping his unruly locks intact – phew! But, when the framed school photo is placed on his Gran’s wall, showing Hugh with a perfect haircut, his imagination goes into overdrive – he has been cloned and there is only one person who could have done it, the scientist, Mr Popczyk with Hugh’s one strand of hair and a cloning chair! Hugh is on the case ...

This book captures the creative and exaggerated mind of a boy with his funny theories for suspects and detective work. Complemented with comical-style illustrations that show the characters in the midst of the action, allowing the illustrations to magnify the scenes. The imagery is further enlivened when Hugh goes into full detective mode and, with text boxes, the pages transform into a comic that slots perfectly within the chapters making for a great transition between his reality and imagination. 

A funny book and a great addition to the Hugh Dunnit library for the reluctant readers and confident readers alike.