Jacky Marrone: Riding a Cannonball (vol. III)

Children & Young Adult, Children's Books, Children's Books Age 6+

A new case for private snoop Jacky Marrone


Baron Hugo of Flimflam has a very vivid imagination! To the great enjoyment of others, he relishes telling stories about his “almost” personal adventures. However, although he likes for the high point of his narrative to include a blast of confetti from his rooftop, his staid neighbors aren’t nearly as enthusiastic. But who would have suspected that a seemingly harmless spat between neighbors would result in a threat being made against the entire town? Only one individual can help untangle all this: Jacky Marrone leaps into his eelskin suit and sets off with his spray rope. Pocket harpoons and detective cases are close at hand to solve this unbelievable case. 


  • Tricky questions, lots of humor, fun and suspense - the perfect mystery for children over 7
  • Fast-paced and humorous children’s mystery with marvelous illustrations
  • For fans of Joey Fly, Private Eye by Aaron Reynolds
Franziska Biermann

Franziska Biermann studied at the Hamburg College of Design. Since 1999, she has been a successful children’s book author and illustration. She lives in Hamburg with her family.

Jacky Marrone: Riding a Cannonball (vol. III)

A new case for private snoop Jacky Marrone


Baron Hugo of Flimflam has a very vivid imagination! To the great enjoyment of others, he relishes telling stories about his “almost” personal adventures. However, although he likes for the high point of his narrative to include a blast of confetti from his rooftop, his staid neighbors aren’t nearly as enthusiastic. But who would have suspected that a seemingly harmless spat between neighbors would result in a threat being made against the entire town? Only one individual can help untangle all this: Jacky Marrone leaps into his eelskin suit and sets off with his spray rope. Pocket harpoons and detective cases are close at hand to solve this unbelievable case. 


  • Tricky questions, lots of humor, fun and suspense - the perfect mystery for children over 7
  • Fast-paced and humorous children’s mystery with marvelous illustrations
  • For fans of Joey Fly, Private Eye by Aaron Reynolds
Bibliographic Data
112 pages, ISBN: 978-3-423-76314-1
First published 2020