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Max Finder Mystery Collected Casebook Volume 1

by (author) Liam O'Donnell

illustrated by Michael Cho

Publisher
Owlkids Books Inc.
Initial publish date
Sep 2006
Category
General, Mysteries & Detective Stories
Recommended Age
8 to 12
Recommended Grade
3 to 6
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9782895791164
    Publish Date
    Sep 2006
    List Price
    $11.95

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Description

The debut volume in this award-winning graphic novel series contains ten comics and lots of puzzles to help readers hone their sleuthing skills. Storylines are intriguing, age-appropriate, and relevant; illustrations are detailed and compelling; and dialogue is snappy. Each solve-it-yourself comic stars amateur detective Max Finder and his best friend, budding journalist Alison Santos. Seventh graders at Central Meadows Junior High, these two intrepid investigators must call upon their skills to crack each case before them. Cases in this volume include "The Case of the Stereo-Smashing Spook," "The Case of the Art Attack," and "The Case of the White Pine Werewolf." Clues appear in words and images, so readers must develop their eye for detail in order to solve the mysteries. Solutions appear at the end of each comic, explaining whodunit and why, and the clues that cracked the case. Bonus content unique to this volume includes illustrated character profiles and quizzes, match-ups, and jumbles. Crammed with clues and stuffed with enough suspects and red herrings to keep readers guessing until the very last panel, Max Finder Mystery Collected Casebook Volume 1 promises to engage pre-teens with hours of whodunit fun.

About the authors

Liam O'Donnell's profile page

MICHAEL CHO is a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design and has illustrated several children’s books including Media Madness: An Insider Guide to Media. He lives in Toronto.

Michael Cho's profile page

Awards

  • Winner, Association of Educational Publishers' Award, Graphic Novel Category

Editorial Reviews

"Great for readers who enjoy mysteries in the vein of Encyclopedia Brown."

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Librarian Reviews

Max Finder Mystery Collected Casebook: Volume 1

Crack the case with a collection of graphic mystery stories starring popular amateur detectives Max Finder and Alison Santos. Features ten solve-ityourself stories originally published in Owl magazine, new puzzles and illustrated character profiles.

Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Best Books for Kids & Teens. 2008.

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