The Case of the Missing Tarts
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The Pigeon Private Detective chapter books, Christee Curran-Bauer’s author-illustrator debut, pokes fun at detective procedurals with kid-friendly humor!
Published By Union Square Kids
Format Paperback
Number Of Pages 80
Publication Date 06/09/2026
ISBN 9781454966500
Dimensions 6 inches x 8.25 inches
“[W]ith a bit of tongue-in-cheek humor and plenty of puns. The narrative, told through a mix of comic book–style panels and prose, is brought to life with crisp-lined cartoons with mostly pastel tones and a bit of film noir thrown in when the mood is right. An enjoyable homage to the dramatic mystery.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Readers will flock to Curran-Bauer’s lighthearted mystery. A glossary defining detective terms and a fact sheet conclude.”—Publishers Weekly
“[D]elightful comic-book-style drawings and kid-friendly humor.”—Daily Mom
"Full of clues and coos, The Case of the Missing Tarts is a delightful and delicious detective tale!"—John Patrick Green, author of the InvestiGators series