Mini Review: The Brain Full of Holes by Martin Chatterton

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Peachtree Publishers (March 1, 2010)
• ISBN-10: 156145527X
• Source: Publisher

In Chatterton’s second book featuring Theophilus Nero Hercule Sherlock Wimsey Father Brown Marlowe Spade Christie Edgar Allen Brain (aka The Brain) and his sidekick Sheldon McGlone, the two young detectives begin an investigation to find out the cause of the missing holes in their swiss cheese.  In the midst of their investigation, they meet an alluring young blonde whose father is missing, as well as a host of interesting other characters including a two-headed butler from another dimension. In this book, The Brain and Sheldon are now step-brothers living in Switzerland. 

Just like his previous book, The Brain Finds a Leg, Chatterton portrays a hilarious cast of characters in a crazy and humorous storyline.  The wit and humor his main characters exude will leave the reader crying with laughter. The Sherlock Holmes-like investigation will keep young readers engaged and interested.  My boys loved to read the names of the characters, the wacky names they have made reading the story aloud hilarious. We highly recommend this one! We can’t wait to read more from this zany & talented author!

Check back later for a giveaway of both of Chatterton’s books, The Brain Finds a Leg and The Brain Full of Holes!