Detective Stanley and the Mystery at the Museum

Hannah Tunnicliffe is the author of several books for kids and adults including Canadian bestseller, The Colour of Tea and trilingual picture book, Marjory and the Mouse. Her work has featured in the New York Times Book Review and she is the founder and host of the podcast, Bod Almighty. She lives by the sea with her family which includes one licky dog and an aloof cat.Erica Harrison is an illustrator and children's book designer from a small village in Norfolk. She moved to the big city to complete her art foundation at Norwich Art School, then took a degree in graphic arts at Leeds Metropolitan. After her studies, she moved to London where she landed her first job at Usborne Publishing. Here she spent the next 12 years designing and illustrating too many titles to mention. Since then, she has continued her travels, working from creative studios in Brighton, New York and Auckland, where she currently lives with her partner and daughter.

Detective Stanley may be retired, but his crime-solving days aren't quite behind him. Just as he sits down to enjoy a stack of pancakes, he receives a letter begging for his help with a baffling case at the museum. Though everything is in disarray, nothing appears to be stolen-or so it seems. As Stanley pieces together the clues, readers will enjoy trying to solve the mystery before the big reveal. This easy-to-read graphic novel features large panels, bright and engaging colors, and a mix of descriptive text and speech bubbles that bring the story to life. The fast-paced plot and humorous moments make it an appealing choice for young ­readers, especially those who love mysteries. VERDICT A must-have graphic novel for any collection, particularly in ­libraries where mysteries are in demand.