Detective Sweet Pea: The Case of the Golden Bone

An ALA Best Graphic Novel for Children

“These characters and this town feel bursting with more stories to tell; readers will be grateful that this charming and smartly crafted mystery is just the start of a new series. ” -Kirkus, starred review

“Comical scenarios, playful artwork, and fun characters make this early reader comic a real treat, and the promise of more cases is icing on the cake.” -Booklist”[The] organic dialogue of Varon’s signature cartooning all contribute to a pleasurable, seamless reading experience.” -Horn Book Magazine“A sweet and silly mystery comic for kids just dipping their toes into the genre.” -School Library Journal“This straightforward yet goofy graphic novel series launch will have young readers giggling into the next volume.” -Publishers Weekly

Sara Varon is a graphic novelist and children’s book author/illustrator living in Chicago. She is the author of Robot Dreams, which has been adapted into an Oscar-nominated animated feature film. Her other books include Odd Duck, Bake Sale, New Shoes, Hold Hands, My Pencil and Me, and the Detective Sweet Pea series. Her work has received many accolades-among others, Hold Hands was named a Best Children’s Book of 2019 by the New York Times and Robot Dreams was on Oprah’s Kids’ Reading List in 2008. In 2013, Sara was a recipient of the Sendak Fellowship.