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Gr 2–5—Casey, 11, wants to be a detective, and she seizes every opportunity, no matter how small, to investigate cases in this charming and comedic debut. Inked art, digitally colored in a muted palette, creates focus on the characters, who are highlighted in portraits before the story begins. The scene opens with Casey waking up to her birthday and excitement sets in. A full-page panel fills with Casey's triangular head, pigtails up, and hands in the air. She exclaims, "It's the case of the wrapped presents," and proceeds to evaluate, by shape, what each o...Log In or Sign Up to Read More