What’s the book about?
Detective Beans is back to solve all the mysteries that you need solved, and even the ones you don’t need solved. He’s that good.
In between playing Scrabble, having sleepovers and trips to the beach, there’s always time for crime solving. Whether it’s who ate Mum’s donuts, who has lost their handbag in the park, which pigeon stole King Chip, or even a burgled diamond ring, Beans is ready for anything. He’s so ready that he’s even starting a detective school – if he can find any students…
Recommended for:
Ages 8+
Three reasons to read it:
- Detective Beans is the kind of cat who spots the smallest clue, sniffs out the tiniest trail and uncovers hilarious mysteries. You’ll be giggling and guessing right along with him and probably double-checking your own donut stash.
- Imagine a world where solving crimes happens in between beach trips, Scrabble matches and cozy sleepovers with friends. That’s Cat Town. Detective Beans might be chasing down a sneaky thief, but he’ll still make time to play a word or two on the Scrabble board. The book feels like hanging out with your funniest friend … if that friend wore a tiny trench coat and solved crimes for fun.
- Beans is a detective, yes, but he’s also funny, brave and just a little dramatic. He knows how to make even the silliest stakeout exciting. You’ll laugh out loud at his antics, gasp at the plot twists and cheer when the mystery is finally solved. It’s part story, part game and all-around an awesome time!
Buy a copy of Detective Beans #2: Adventures in Cat Town here.
About the author:
Li Chen was born in Beijing, China, and moved to New Zealand when she was five (with her parents, not as a solo child explorer, I don’t think that’s allowed). She’s always loved drawing and has been working as a full-time comic artist since 2012. Detective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat is her first graphic novel. When she’s not drawing, Li likes to hang out with her cats or go on really long walks. Oh, and she drinks a LOT of tea.
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