Description: A clever, funny comic for young readers about a dog detective and his latest case in the Narlybone Botanical Gardens
It's a botanical burglary! Who is swiping precious and priceless plants from the Narlybone Gardens? Barnaby Moss, Head of Horticulture is flummoxed. Somebody is thieving very rare specimens from the wintergarden and they are worth a lot of money! The latest Detective Stanley mystery is curlier than a vine and full of twisty secrets. Join Detective Stanley and his pal, Parker Pine, to catch the botanical bandit! A perfect comic for young readers moving on from picture books, children who love comics, or anyone who likes a good mystery!Review Quotes: "The beloved retired detective pup is back for another mystery [...] Colorful illustrations look as though they were pulled right out of a Richard Scarry book. The pages are filled to the brim with expressive characters, creative names, and a great plot twist. Those who enjoy "Mercy Watson" or "Investigators" will love reading another animal-filled mystery. [...] VERDICT A clever and enjoyable follow-up in the "Detective Stanley" series."
-- SLJ