What Happened to the Naked Mole Rat?
What Happened to the Naked Mole Rat?
What Happened to the Naked Mole Rat?
Description
Description
The first book in a funny supernatural graphic novel series for early readers about an eight-year-old boy who solves mysteries with the ghost of his former class pet. Mr. Pebbles is dead, and everyone thinks it's Carter's fault! When Carter's third-grade class accuses him of killing the class pet, a naked mole rat named Mr. Pebbles who shivers a lot and smells a little funny, can Carter clear his name . . . with the help of Mr. Pebbles's ghost?
About the Author
About the Author
Akeem S. Roberts is the illustrator of the J.D. the Kid Barber chapter book series, which was a School Library Journal Best Book of 2021, a Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2021, a Charlotte Huck Award Honor recipient, and a Texas Bluebonnet Master List selection. He has worked as an illustrator for Hasbro (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic) and as a cartoonist for The New Yorker. The Class Pet Ghost Detective series is his author-illustrator debut. Visit Akeem at AkeemTeam.com to see more of his work.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
Praise for Class Pet Ghost Detective: What Happened to the Naked Mole Rat by Akeem S. Roberts: "Roberts lightens the pet-death theme with lots of comedy . . . the over-the-top facial expressions and reactions will likely find an audience with young manga fans."
--Booklist "An amiably silly tale with a confident Black boy at its center . . . This series starter will appeal to fans of the gentle action, mild mystery, and clever humor in Jamieson's The Great Pet Escape."
--BCCB "Just when you think every school story has been done before, here comes this new series to set you straight."
--100 Scope Notes Blog "Mysteries, ghosts, and classroom chaos? Count us in. This early graphic novel is spooky fun with heart."
--Barbershop Books, Inc. nonprofit "[An] engaging mystery graphic novel for your growing readers ages 6 to 9...CLASS PET GHOST DETECTIVE is a punchy mystery... The story has great male and female characters, expressive art, and fun banter--definitely a worthwhile read for fans of comedy or mystery."
--Imagination Soup "A fun early reader graphic novel young readers will enjoy. (Ages 6-8)"
--Kidsbookshelf.com
Praise for J.D. and the Great Barber Battle, illustrated by Akeem S. Roberts: ★ "This is authentic storytelling, supported by Roberts' vigorous cartoons--full of styles that are straight fire."
--Kikus Reviews, starred review "Akeem S. Roberts' cartoon-style illustrations of J.D. and his friends are packed with personality and make this a great choice for readers transitioning into chapter books...feels like a winner."
--BookPage "I love that level of cartoon quality to his artwork that felt like the best compliment to J. Dillard's writing."
--BlackNerdProblems.com "I got really attached to his style in the book too. Mr. Roberts has an animation background, and you can tell. Animators, after all, have a tendency to distinguish themselves when they illustrate books."
--Betsy Bird, School Library Journal Fuse 8 Blog
--Booklist "An amiably silly tale with a confident Black boy at its center . . . This series starter will appeal to fans of the gentle action, mild mystery, and clever humor in Jamieson's The Great Pet Escape."
--BCCB "Just when you think every school story has been done before, here comes this new series to set you straight."
--100 Scope Notes Blog "Mysteries, ghosts, and classroom chaos? Count us in. This early graphic novel is spooky fun with heart."
--Barbershop Books, Inc. nonprofit "[An] engaging mystery graphic novel for your growing readers ages 6 to 9...CLASS PET GHOST DETECTIVE is a punchy mystery... The story has great male and female characters, expressive art, and fun banter--definitely a worthwhile read for fans of comedy or mystery."
--Imagination Soup "A fun early reader graphic novel young readers will enjoy. (Ages 6-8)"
--Kidsbookshelf.com
Praise for J.D. and the Great Barber Battle, illustrated by Akeem S. Roberts: ★ "This is authentic storytelling, supported by Roberts' vigorous cartoons--full of styles that are straight fire."
--Kikus Reviews, starred review "Akeem S. Roberts' cartoon-style illustrations of J.D. and his friends are packed with personality and make this a great choice for readers transitioning into chapter books...feels like a winner."
--BookPage "I love that level of cartoon quality to his artwork that felt like the best compliment to J. Dillard's writing."
--BlackNerdProblems.com "I got really attached to his style in the book too. Mr. Roberts has an animation background, and you can tell. Animators, after all, have a tendency to distinguish themselves when they illustrate books."
--Betsy Bird, School Library Journal Fuse 8 Blog
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Bound to Stay Bound Books
Pub date:
2025-07-15
Length:
121 pages
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