Detective Beans: And the Map of Mystery - by Li Chen (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

When an ambitious feline detective gets his paws on a mysterious treasure map, curiosity turns into a full-blown adventure! Li Chen's bestselling, award-winning series continues--for mystery fans and cat-lovers alike.

Detective Beans is determined to be the world's greatest detective, but before his mom will let him solve any cases, he has to clean his room first. Then a piece of misdelivered mail and a mysterious treasure map from an old sea captain crack open a whole new world of adventure.

With some help from his best friend, Biscuits, the fearless feline pieces together a mystery that winds through amusement parks, secret tunnels, and pirate ships--and a twist that nobody in Cat Town saw coming.

• The third book in the bestselling, award-winning series
• A Booklist Editor's Choice with a starred review
• Charming characters and clever, kid-friendly intrigue
• A winning mix of mystery, problem-solving, animals, humor, and courage

Grab your treasure map and join Beans on his biggest case yet!

Review Quotes

"The way all the elements of the story tie together is extremely clever, and the wry humor will entertain young readers as well as adults reading alongside them. The artwork is in sync with the story's sense of humor, and the colors highlight the mood and tone of each scene.

VERDICT: Libraries that have not invested in "Detective Beans" should definitely consider this title--and likely the series--for a wholesome, entertaining, and fun read." (School Library Journal, School Library Journal)

About the Author

Li Chen was born in Beijing, China, and moved to New Zealand when she was five (with her parents, not as a solo child explorer, I don't think that's allowed). She's always loved drawing and has been working as a full-time comic artist since 2012. Her Detective Beans books have sold over 100,000 copies in Australia and have been indie bestsellers in the United States. When she's not drawing, Li likes to hang out with her cats or go on really long walks. Oh, and she drinks a LOT of tea.