Miss Cat: The Case of the Curious Canary

Miss Cat: The Case of the Curious Canary by Jean-Luc Fromental and Joëlle Jolivet is a gorgeous graphic novel and is the first book in this exciting new series.

Miss Cat runs a detective agency and is approached by Mixus Maximus, asking for help in finding Harry his beloved canary, who has been kidnapped. Miss Cat sets out straightaway, looking for clues into Harry's disappearance. Along the way, she meets a few other strange characters and reveals the answers in solving this mystery.

Graphic novels are so popular in our school, especially with reluctant readers. The illustrations in this book are fun, bright, as well as dark and mysterious, adding to the charm of this book. I could spend hours pouring over the pages. I love how each page is unique with a different layout and mixture of text.

The storyline is easy to follow with a surprise twist. I was thrilled to discover that the mystery was more complex than I was anticipating, giving it substance but still in a way accessible to young readers.

I can definitely see this being a popular book in school. It is the perfect size, slightly larger than a regular novel but smaller than a picture book to hold. It is broken down into chapters, making it easier to read in sections, perfect for those that may be overwhelmed by reading longer texts. Suitable for ages 7-10.

I am very much looking forward to reading the other books in the series.