A new pair of characters joins the parade of beginning chapter graphic novels, with a fun STEM twist. Shelby is a red fox and she loves to solve mysteries. Watts is a badger and he likes science. Together, the two make a great mystery-solving team and when they get a letter from Fred Crab asking for help, they set out to solve The Mystery of the Missing Seashells! As they investigate along the beach, they learn about tide pools and the creatures that live in them, especially hermit crabs.
With Shelby’s deductive skills and Watts’ collection of facts and clues, the two solve the mystery, helping out all the crabs on the beach, and end their debut with some friendly tips on helping out the earth - and the ocean.
Cheerful colors show the pair riding the bus, exploring the beach, living a happy life in a village of anthropomorphic animals. New characters are introduced with a full page explaining their personalities and interests, and the simple panels and text are interspersed with facts about the beach and animals that live there, taken from Watts’ notebook of facts and clues.
Verdict: This is a fun addition to beginning chapter graphic novels and will be of special interest to young readers who enjoy STEM and mysteries. Pair with Paige Braddock’s Stinky Cecil and the new Haylee and Comet for more STEM-filled adventures.
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