If I have to be honest, I find it a bit difficult to give an opinion on this book, because I find it rather confusing. First of all, the target readership is unclear: is it a children's book? For young adults, for adults? I don't normally make such distinctions, but in this case, the lack of clarity about who the author thought might be his reader of choice means that, in my opinion, the text ends up being enjoyable for no one. Also, the setting, which turns out to be in the past despite everything hinting at the future. An uchrony, then, but what would be the directing event? The intervention of the Carabinieri to save some horses? And also, why the Carabinieri? Was the author perhaps fascinated by the motto ' Nei secoli fedeli (Throughout the centuries faithful)'?
Finally, there are these fictitious Tutori, an organisation that looks a bit like PETA, but to which I would not entrust a hamster: anyone with a modicum of knowledge about wild animals should know that a female polar bear would never adopt two orphan cubs that, moreover, reek of human, after having been transported in precarious conditions around the world.
In short, a lot of nonsense.

Henry Halifax is a fifteen-year-old dock attendant in Kodiak Bay with a passion for helping animals. When an international criminal dubbed "The Frenchman" arrives, Henry suspects he's the mastermind behind a wave of animal heists. He and his best friend Penny try to stop him from stealing the polar bear cubs from the zoo, but they are unsuccessful. The French stranger escapes, and Henry runs into Barnaby Banjo Murdoch who is also on the Frenchman's trail. Barnaby reveals himself as a Tutori from an ancient organization tasked with protecting animals. Can Henry help catch a criminal or will he always be one step behind?

As someone who enjoyed the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, and the Three Investigators, I was intrigued when this book popped up on my dashboard. I’ve read other young adult books about teenagers who are passionate about wildlife. This seemed like it would be a fun addition to those, but I had a hard time getting into this book.

Henry is a character that bounced between acting very mature for his age and immature for his age. I found it difficult to relate to his actions and decisions. It seemed to take forever for an appearance of the Tutori, and I can't say that I was impressed. The pacing seemed inconsistent, quick and then dragging on.

While I may not have enjoyed it, I think readers who are passionate about animal rights will. I received a free copy via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are my own.

A highly entertaining mix of different genre, adventure and mystery, with a lot of humour. I had fun and read it as fast as I could.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this arc, all opinions are mine

*I received a copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity*

In the style of Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys (with even more drama and adventure), HENRY HALIFAX AND THE TUTORI’S CLOAK follows young Henry Halifax on the chase of a lifetime. After stumbling across a heist run by one of the world’s greatest villains, The Frenchman, Henry soon finds himself drawn into the secret world of the APA, Tutori, and Carabinieri– and what happens is a story you have to read to believe!

This book would be perfect for that adventure seeking kid in your life, the one who devours mysteries and loves animals with a ferocious passion!

A teen sleuth who loves assisting in animal problems tries to track down a mysterious Frenchmen with the help of his dog sidekick. I feel like this one couldn’t decide if it wanted to be more adult or more teen. A decent mystery overall though.

Action and adventure await for young Henry as he is swept into a mystery. While the story is a little far fetched at times, it’s a great story for young readers who want to keep themselves on the edge of their seats. Henry makes new friends and learns that he must be true to himself if he wants to survive and save the stolen bear cubs from being sold.

Join Henry on an international adventure full of mystery, suspense, and humor as he unravels the secrets of the legendary Tutori guardians

Henry Halifax and the Tutori’s Cloak is an incredibly fun and engaging book that I would highly recommend to anyone looking for an exciting adventure story. From the very first page, the book draws you in with its fast-paced plot and well-developed characters. What sets this book apart, however, are the clever plot twists and unexpected turns that keep you on the edge of your seat. If you're looking for a book that will take you on a thrilling ride, then look no further than Henry Halifax and the Tutori’s Cloak.

Henry Halifax and the Tutori’s Cloak is an absolute gem of a book that I simply could not put down. The story is a thrilling blend of mystery, suspense, and humor that had me hooked from the very first page. The characters are wonderfully fleshed out, and the plot is full of refreshing and original twists and turns that kept me guessing until the very end.