A Case of Bird Problems

Written & illustrated by Rachel Elliott

Part of the Zeb and Bel series

A missing parakeet sparks a mystery for a cat and dog detective duo.

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160 pages· 5,526 words· Est. 1 hour read

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In Perpleck City, Bel the cat embarks on her first detective adventure when Payton Parakeet vanishes during a magic show. With her dog brother Zeb, Bel dives into a whirlwind of suspects and secrets. Is it a prank or something more sinister? As they unravel the mystery, hilarity and suspense ensue. Can Bel and Zeb crack the case before it's too late? Join them in this whimsical graphic novel filled with twists and turns that will keep you guessing and laughing.

From the publisher

The Secret Life of Pets meets Only Murders in the Building in this cozy mystery from award-winning graphic novelist Rachel Elliott.Mysteries abound in Perpleck City, and it’s Bel the black cat’s first day as a detective…But unfortunately, there’s never a mystery to solve in the apartment building where she lives with her goofy dog brother, Zeb, and their human, Josephine. So when local prankster, Payton Parakeet, goes missing during a neighborhood magic show, Bel can’t wait to put her detective skills to the test. Is this just another one of Payton’s pranks, or perhaps…a case of fowl play?As accusations begin to fly and the suspect list grows, Zeb and Bel must team up to get to the bottom of this feathery mystery. Hilarious hijinks, daring escapades, and flights of fancy are at the heart of this graphic novel that will keep you giggling and guessing on every page. (And if you keep your eyes peeled for clues as you read, you might even crack the case before Zeb and Bel!)

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