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Max Finder Mystery Collected Casebook Volume 2

by (author) Liam O'Donnell

illustrated by Michael Cho

Publisher
Owlkids Books Inc.
Initial publish date
Aug 2010
Category
General, Mysteries & Detective Stories
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781926818030
    Publish Date
    Aug 2010
    List Price
    $15.95

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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels

  • Age: 8 to 12
  • Grade: 3 to 6

Description

The second 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 Trail Trap," "The Case of the Lucky Skates," and "The Case of the Elvis Prankster." 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 a peek inside illustrator Michael Cho's sketchbook 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 2 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

"Contains enough intrigue, appeal, relevance, mystery, challenge, and fun to be the ideal travel companion for preteens setting out on a long summer road trip."

CM Magazine: Canadian Review of Materials

Librarian Reviews

Max Finder Mystery Collected Casebook: Volume 2

Popular amateur detectives Max Finder and Alison Santos return with ten new solve-it-yourself graphic mystery stories including “The Case of the Model Plane Mess-up,” “The Case of the Missing Manga” and “The Case of the Elvis Prankster.”

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

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