{"product_id":"detective-beans-and-the-case-of-the-missing-hat-9781524895167","title":"Detective Beans: And the Case of the Missing Hat","description":"\u003cb\u003eMeet Detective Beans, the best kitten detective in town, equipped with his tie, brown trench coat, and--GASP. It's gone! His detective hat is missing! Follow along to discover the charming, whimsical, and mysterious world of Detective Beans.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMeet Detective Beans (just Beans for short), a young cat sleuth dedicated to doing whatever it takes to solve the case. After a night of mystery movies with his best friend, Biscuit, Detective Beans wakes up to find his detective hat is missing. There's only one thing to do: hit the streets of Cat Town and find that missing hat! Cat Town is full of suspects, from the neighborhood bird to a magician in the park, and each twist and turn in this journey leads to an interesting new encounter -- and to solving a much bigger case than Beans could have imagined. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Brilliantly written and illustrated by New Zealand comic artist Li Chen, creator of the internationally popular ExtraOrdinary Comics, \u003ci\u003eDetective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat \u003c\/i\u003eis filled with charming cat capers, warm-hearted humor, and detective stories all in the form of a graphic novel that will entertain comics fans and middle grade readers everywhere. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Snazzy, appealing artwork, with firm lines, stylish focus, and an atmosphere reminiscent of hardboiled, 1930s detective tales, enhances this absurdly funny and clever graphic novel, which features vivid characters, snappy dialogue, and nonstop action . . . Catnip to feline lovers and mystery fans alike.\" - Kirkus\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"[A] hardboiled-detective spoof full of sight gags and witty banter.\" \u003ci\u003e- Booklist \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"For readers who love their mysteries with a side of cute, this title is a must-read.\" \u003ci\u003e- School Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLi Chen is the creator of the internationally popular ExtraOrdinary Comics. She lives in New Zealand.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Andrews McMeel Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50874640793874,"sku":"9781524895167","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4a0032fa-8312-4e5c-9622-4a75e6ea8015.jpg?v=1738002497","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/detective-beans-and-the-case-of-the-missing-hat-9781524895167","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}