Boston: David R. Godine Publisher 1986. First Edition Thus. Trade Paperback. 0879235551 . Sherlockiana collecting some adventures of Inspector Mantis and Dr. Hopper [which are indeed both literally bugs]. The stories themselves are a hoot, and the quirky drawings add just the right touch. 152 pages, profusely illustrated including some color. Light remainder mark top page edges with a readers crease to spine. See photo .bx294.

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Title

Trouble in Bugland: a Collection of Inspector Mantis Mysteries

Publisher

David R. Godine Publisher, Boston

Publication Date

1986

Language

English

ISBN 10

0879235551

ISBN 13

9780879235550

Binding

Paperback

Illustrator

Joe Servello

Edition

First Edition Thus.

Condition

Very Good

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FICTION / Mystery & Detective / General

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Synopsis

"The most engaging and cleverest reincarnation of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson yet." The Horn Book

Follow Inspector Mantis, of brilliant mind, supersensitive antennae, and iron grip, and his faithful sidekick Doctor Hopper, an accomplished violinist and long jumper, as they solve five entomological cases puzzling the populace of Victorian Bugland.

Joe Servello's color and pen-and-ink drawings bring exquisite detail to these tales: steam engines, deerstalkers, fog, and mandibles have never been more lovingly crosshatched

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Inspector Mantis (read Sherlock Holmes) and his capable companion Doctor Hopper star in this collection of mysteries, ranging from "The Case of the Missing Butterfly" to "The Case of the Caterpillar's Head." Yes, they're insects, solving crimes in Bugland, with a cast of characters that includes the circus owner, P. T. Barnworm, and Captain Flatfootfly.
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