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Series: Chicagoland Detective Agency


Cover art for THE BARK IN SPACE
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2013
by Trina Robbins, illustrated by Tyler Page

""Relax and enjoy," counsels Bradley. "It's like a carnival ride." (Graphic mystery. 8-12)"
There are hundreds of stories about talking dogs, but if this graphic novel is any indication, every book would be better with a dog in it. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE BIG FLUSH
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2012
by Trina Robbins, illustrated by Tyler Page

"Mystery lovers will be perplexed, but fans of the series will line up for the next book, and their grandparents will hope it comes with a vinyl record. (Graphic mystery. 9-14)"
This mystery should come with sheet music and a dance chart. Read full book review >
Cover art for NIGHT OF THE LIVING DOGS
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2012
by Trina Robbins, illustrated by Tyler Page

"No story can justify the presence of haiku, but this comic book comes remarkably close. (Graphic mystery. 9-14)"
It may not sound like a compliment, but the talking dog isn't nearly the oddest thing in this gloriously odd mystery book. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE MALTESE MUMMY
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2011
by Trina Robbins, illustrated by Tyler Page

"Good graphic fun. (Graphic mystery. 7-12)"
The Chicagoland Detective Agency returns with another pseudoscientific, near-mystery graphic adventure. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE DRAINED BRAINS CAPER
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2010
by Trina Robbins, illustrated by Tyler Page

"With the setup accomplished, readers can hope that now the actual mysteries can begin. (Graphic mystery. 8-12)"
Thirteen-year-old Megan Yamamura is new in Chicagoland. Read full book review >