What’s the book about?
Today he’s investigating the case of the missing hat. His missing hat. The clues take Beans all over Cat Town. He encounters philosophical pigeons, dodgy street magicians, lounge singers and soup chefs, and even a mysterious trash portal.
No one is a match for his crime-solving powers. But will Beans find his hat before Mum is expecting him home for dinner?
Recommended for:
Ages 8+.
Three reasons to read it:
- With the mystery of the missing hat, Beans goes on a captivating detective story with an intriguing plot filled with twists and turns. The suspense and excitement of following clues and solving puzzles alongside the main hero can make for a fun, entertaining reading experience for young kids.
- Chen has created an exciting and original world that’s full of well-developed characters like the Detective, the soup chefs, and the pigeons who talk about the deepness of the universe. Young readers will find themselves invested in Beans’ journey and will learn some valuable life lessons along the way.
- The book showcases imaginative and creative writing. From beautifully drawn settings to cleverly crafted dialogue and inventive solutions to mysteries, Detective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat will transport readers to a vivid, fun, and whimsical world. It’s also full of many, many good laughs!
Buy a copy of Detective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat 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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