The Case of the Golden Bone
The Case of the Golden Bone
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Roaring Brook Press
Just the Series: Detective Sweet Pea Vol. 1   

Series and Publisher: Detective Sweet Pea   

Annotation: Can Detective Sweet Pea sniff out the suspect and crack the case? From the creator of Robot Dreams , now an Oscar-nomina... more
 
Reviews: 2
Catalog Number: #839264
Format: Paperback
Special Formats: Graphic Novel Graphic Novel
Copyright Date: 2024
Edition Date: 2024 Release Date: 06/11/24
ISBN: 1-250-34840-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-250-34840-1
Dewey: Fic
Language: English
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Starred Review for Kirkus Reviews (Fri Oct 04 00:00:00 CDT 2024)

When the Golden Chew Bone mysteriously goes missing, Sweet Pea the dog is on the case.Sweet Pea resides in the town of Parkville, where several animal species live harmoniously… mostly. She enjoys painting, eating out of the garbage, and learning about her family history. She's never solved a mystery before, but when the Golden Chew Bone disappears before the Parkville Art Museum's celebration of its return (the bone had been on loan to another museum), Sweet Pea is asked to use her strong sniffing abilities to find it. Dogs regularly visit the museum to chew on the bone; it keeps their teeth clean but somehow never gets any smaller. Dental problems among Parkville dogs are now on the rise, but with the help of newcomers Jelly and Casper and insight from her great-aunt Petunia's stories, Sweet Pea gets to work. These characters and this town feel bursting with more stories to tell; readers will be grateful that this charming and smartly crafted mystery is just the start of a new series. Varon's cute, brightly colored, bold-lined, and immediately recognizable art style is inviting and appealing, while chapter breaks make the story accessible and contribute to the narrative's momentum. While the mystery is delightful, this story goes deeper thematically-which is made clear when Sweet Pea exclaims, "Everyone has a different perspective based on their own experiences."Sniffing around for an adorable, exciting, and thoughtful tale? This doggy detective delivers. (information on Varon's character inspiration) (Graphic mystery. 7-12)

Kirkus Reviews

When the Golden Chew Bone mysteriously goes missing, Sweet Pea the dog is on the case.Sweet Pea resides in the town of Parkville, where several animal species live harmoniously… mostly. She enjoys painting, eating out of the garbage, and learning about her family history. She's never solved a mystery before, but when the Golden Chew Bone disappears before the Parkville Art Museum's celebration of its return (the bone had been on loan to another museum), Sweet Pea is asked to use her strong sniffing abilities to find it. Dogs regularly visit the museum to chew on the bone; it keeps their teeth clean but somehow never gets any smaller. Dental problems among Parkville dogs are now on the rise, but with the help of newcomers Jelly and Casper and insight from her great-aunt Petunia's stories, Sweet Pea gets to work. These characters and this town feel bursting with more stories to tell; readers will be grateful that this charming and smartly crafted mystery is just the start of a new series. Varon's cute, brightly colored, bold-lined, and immediately recognizable art style is inviting and appealing, while chapter breaks make the story accessible and contribute to the narrative's momentum. While the mystery is delightful, this story goes deeper thematically-which is made clear when Sweet Pea exclaims, "Everyone has a different perspective based on their own experiences."Sniffing around for an adorable, exciting, and thoughtful tale? This doggy detective delivers. (information on Varon's character inspiration) (Graphic mystery. 7-12)

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Starred Review for Kirkus Reviews (Fri Oct 04 00:00:00 CDT 2024)
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Word Count: 6,405
Reading Level: 3.0
Interest Level: 1-4
Accelerated Reader: reading level: 3.0 / points: 1.0 / quiz: 523676 / grade: Lower Grades

Can Detective Sweet Pea sniff out the suspect and crack the case? From the creator of Robot Dreams , now an Oscar-nominated feature film, comes a new graphic novel series for young readers! Sweet Pea's got a pretty sweet life. The animals in her hometown of Parkville have always gotten along with one another, and she's free to spend her days doing what she loves best: making art, hanging out with friends, and digging through the trash for tasty treats. When two new dogs move to town, Sweet Pea is eager to show them the sights and smells of Parkville . . . especially its most famous attraction, the one-of-a-kind GOLDEN CHEW BONE! But . . . the Golden Chew Bone has VANISHED! Parkville needs a detective, and Sweet Pea's spectacular sense of smell makes her the perfect pup to crack the case.


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