Author: Renee Treml
Genre: mystery/early chapter book
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Summary (provided by publisher): Sherlock Bones’s home, the Natural History Museum, has added an exciting new exhibit, Reef to Shore, that includes a mangrove forest and shallow coral reef habitat, with touch tanks in between. When Sherlock overhears a that a swamp monster has been sighted, he gathers his team to investigate. At first Sherlock Bones suspects Nivlac, a quirky octopus with a talent for camouflage—and tank pranks.
But then, loud bellowing leads Bones and team to the mangroves, where they find a horrifying long-haired green beast! Can they escape the creature—or is it too late for our beloved frogmouth bird skeleton and his ragtag mystery-solving team?
My opinion: Treml uses the graphic novel format to powerful affect in this book. There is no narration, no captions. Instead, Bones provides necessary information through expository dialogue. The mystery is a bit odd but certainly education. We learn quite a bit about ecosystems and animal behaviors through the investigation. The characters are consistent if a bit odd. A decent choice for young readers, especially those who find a page full of text overwhelming.
More information: Sherlock Bones and the Sea-Creature Feature releases March 23.
Advanced Reader Copy provided by NetGalley.
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