
By Anna Humphrey, Mike Deas (Illustrator)
Part of the Bee & Flea series
A compost heap erupts into chaos. Can Bee and Flea solve the mystery?
Bee's routine day turns adventurous when Flea, a law enforcement agent, arrives with news of chaos in the compost heap. Together, they uncover a world of dancing critters and slime surfing. But is there a hidden mystery behind the frenzy? Join Bee and Flea on a whimsical investigation that blends humor with science, revealing the secrets of composting creatures and their role in nature. This lively tale kicks off a series of adventures, where every backyard holds a new mystery waiting to be solved.
Unlikely bug buddies bring the science of compost heaps to life Bee is spending another beautiful, boring day pollinating flowers in the backyard when a visitor named Flea gallops onto the scene on a dog’s back. Flea is the one and only agent of the Fenced-in-Area Law Enforcement Agency (the F.L.E.A. for short) and she’s heard about trouble in the compost heap: it’s erupted into a wild frenzy, and Flea needs to investigate. Enlisting Bee in the investigation, the pair flies off to the scene of the crime, where they discover compost critters dancing, slime surfing, and playing games of dodge-poo. But is there more to this compost chaos than meets the eye? This hilarious hop through the compost heap is the first book in a primary chapter book series featuring Bee and Flea. Lively black and white illustrations bring the crime-fighting team to life, while stealthy, accessible STEM content introduces readers to the tiniest composting creatures and how they make backyards bloom.
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