Agent Lion and the Case of the Missing Party
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Agent Lion and the Case of the Missing Party

Written by Jacky Davis · Written and illustrated by David Soman

Part of the Agent Lion series

Petunia's birthday party vanishes. Can Agent Lion solve the mystery in time?

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40 pages
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Petunia's birthday party has mysteriously disappeared, leaving her in a panic. Enter Agent Lion, the town's most unconventional detective. With his quirky methods and love for jelly doughnuts, he races against time, following bizarre clues and encountering zany animals. Will Agent Lion's unique approach uncover the missing celebration before it's too late? Dive into this whimsical mystery filled with laughter, unexpected twists, and the reminder that with determination and a bit of wit, anything is possible.

From the publisher

From New York Times bestselling Ladybug Girl creators David Soman and Jacky Davis comes the second hilarious Agent Lion picture book!Agent Lion is back, and it’s PARTY TIME!Petunia’s birthday is today, and she’s got everything a birthday girl needs: An excited smile. The perfect bow. A big partyWait . . . where is the party?! It was just here a second ago! The balloons, streamers, and guests are all gone!! In a mad dash to find it, Petunia calls the best detective in town, Agent Lion. He runs through the halls, follows clues, and even takes a quick swim–but will Agent Lion find Petunia’s celebration in time?In an upside-down mystery filled with laugh-out-loud moments, twists and turns, and more zany animals than one can count, David Soman and Jacky Davis have once again crafted the perfect picture book for curious minds who enjoy a good detective tale. Agent Lion is sure not only to make readers giggle but to prove that anything is possible with a bit of determination and wit, and a few jelly doughnut breaks.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about birthdaysBooks about holidaysBooks about big cats (lions, tigers, leopard, etc.)
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4.5

There were some fun details in the illustrations (the pool spread was particularly fun), but the story left something to be desired. That being said, this is my first Agent Lion book, so those who already love the series may feel differently.

Marmee

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Book details

Publication
Published
January 5, 2021
First published
January 1, 2021
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062869180

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