Super Detectives (simon And Chester Book #1)

Description

A ghost and a kid team up to solve mysteries and kick butt! A hilarious new graphic novel series for fans of Bad Guys and Dog Man. Welcome to the world of Simon and Chester, ghost and boy duo extraordinaire. They like to kick butt and take names. They don't like chores. They are best friends. And they are about to solve the MYSTERY OF A LIFETIME. (Oh, and eat some snacks probably.) Join Simon and Chester in their first adventure, and fall in love with this hilarious odd couple by fan favorite author and illustrator Cale Atkinson.

CALE ATKINSON is an illustrator, writer and animator living lakeside with his family in Kelowna, British Columbia, whose books include Sir Simon- Super Scarer, Where Oliver Fits, Monsters 101 and Unicorns 101 to name a few. Cale is assisted in his artistic endeavors by Charlie, a wise and noble floof.

Featured on Amazon.com's Best Books of February 2021 (Ages 6-8) One of CCBC's Best Books for Kids and Teens, Fall 2021 A Quill & Quire Kids' Book of the Year (2021) A 2022 Texas Library Association Little Maverick Graphic Novel Pick "This story is a winner for new readers and aspiring gumshoes alike. Readers will look forward to seeing more of this entertaining detective duo in the future. It's no mystery - all clues point to fun!" -STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus Reviews "Atkinson's unfussy panels abound with pop culture references for full comedic and cinematic effect, adeptly balancing humor with heart." -Publishers Weekly "This gem of an early grade graphic novel balances blatant goofiness with droll humor. . . . Aspiring detectives may not find a professional mentor in the two pals, but they'll find plenty of good fun." -Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "With cute illustrations (who can resist an apple-cheeked ghost and a big-eyed pug?) and funny banter, Super Detectives! is sure to be a hit with fans of other graphic-novel style books like Narwhal and Jelly." -CM Magazine "Just when you think that the story could not possibly surprise you with another zig, Atkinson's storytelling zags once more, bringing the reader perpetual delight until the very last page." -The Comics Journal