GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW : Simon and Chester Super Detectives! by Cale Atkinson
ABOUT THE BOOK
Welcome to the world of Simon and Chester, ghost and boy duo extraordinaire.
They like to kick butt and take names.
They don't like chores.
They are best friends.
And they are about to solve the MYSTERY OF A LIFETIME.
(Oh, and eat some snacks probably.)
Join Simon and Chester in their first adventure, and fall in love with this hilarious odd couple by fan favorite author and illustrator Cale Atkinson.
They like to kick butt and take names.
They don't like chores.
They are best friends.
And they are about to solve the MYSTERY OF A LIFETIME.
(Oh, and eat some snacks probably.)
Join Simon and Chester in their first adventure, and fall in love with this hilarious odd couple by fan favorite author and illustrator Cale Atkinson.
REVIEW
Chester's boredom leads him to search through the boxes in his grandmother's attic. When he discovers an old Sherlock Holmes hat and trench coat, he attracts Simon's attention. The two decide they are going to be detectives. After creating an office and dressing themselves appropriately they wait for a mystery to present itself. They discuss different types of cases they could take but can't agree. Strange sounds coming from the kitchen lead the boy and ghost to their first case. A cute little pug is eating cereal on the kitchen floor. Chester wants to find the dog's home but Simon isn't interested until the dog charms him into it. After trying to interview the dog doesn't work, the pair go looking for clues. Several arguments and mishaps later, they successfully bring their first case to a close. While disagreeing about an awful lot, Simon and Chester make for an amusing pair, combining Chester's common sense with Simon's dramatics. Atkinson's illustrations are fabulous, full of funny details. A delightfully silly take on the noir mystery genre fully of amusing happenings and the ups and downs of friendship. A fun book all around.
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