Detective Beans and the Map of Mystery

Detective Beans is back on the case, and this latest graphic novel is as good as its predecessors! Highly recommended for primary school tamariki, 'Detective Beans and the Map of Mystery' stands out as another great instalment in this brilliantly quirky series. This series has quickly become immensely popular in our school library, with copies rarely staying on the shelves before being snatched up again. These graphic novels have a way of hooking reluctant readers.

Li Chen’s colourful artwork works hand-in-hand with accessible text to boost reading confidence and draws in children who typically avoid traditional chapter books. In this adventure, a treasure map from Captain Scuttlebeard sends Beans and Biscuits on a wild chase across Cat Town. The plot has exciting treasure hunting and lots of humour and relatable dilemmas—like trying to make it home in time to clean his room. Yet another creative and clever Detective Beans adventure!