Trouble in Bugland: A Collection of Inspector Mantis Mysteries (Godine Storyteller) - Softcover

Kotzwinkle, William

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9781567920703: Trouble in Bugland: A Collection of Inspector Mantis Mysteries (Godine Storyteller)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1567920705 ISBN 13: 9781567920703
Publisher: David R. Godine, Publisher, 2015

Synopsis

A collection of five detective stories for young readers, inspired by Sherlock Holmes but with an all-insect cast of characters. Going forth from his little flat at 221B Flea Street, Inspector Mantis, accompanied by his trusted colleague Doctor Hopper, solve “The Case of the Missing Butterfly,” “The Case of the Caterpillar’s Head,” and three other antennae-bending mysteries puzzling the populace of Bugland. Criminal detection, combined with delightful insect characters, makes this, in the words of The Horn Book, “the most engaging and cleverest reincarnation of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson yet.” Joe Servello’s color and pen-and-ink drawings bring exquisite period detail to these tales: steam engines, deerstalkers, fog, and mandibles have never been more lovingly crosshatched. This is a treat for any kid who loves a funny mystery.

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About the Authors

William Kotzwinkle is a novelist, a writer for children, and screenwriter.



Joe Servello is best known as an illustrator of children’s books, most notably for the work of William Kotzwinkle.

From the Back Cover

Going forth from his little cottage at 221B Flea Street, Inspector Mantis, accompanied by his trusted colleague Doctor Hopper, solves "The Case of the Missing Butterfly," "The Case of the Caterpillar's Head," and three other antennae-bending mysteries puzzling the populace of Victorian Bugland.

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Going forth from his little cottage at 221B Flea Street, Inspector Mantis, accompanied by his trusted colleague Doctor Hopper, solves "The Case of the Missing Butterfly," "The Case of the Caterpillar's Head," and three other antennae-bending mysteries puzzling the populace of Victorian Bugland.

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Publisher
David R. Godine, Publisher
Publication date
2015
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1567920705
ISBN 13 
9781567920703
Binding
Paperback
Illustrator
Servello Joe
Edition number
5
Number of pages
190
Rating
  • 4.11 out of 5 stars
    87 ratings by Goodreads

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