A collection of four Sherlock Holmes-inspired detective stories for young readers with an all-insect cast of characters. Fantastically entertaining.An homage to Sherlock that ably stands on is own twoor sixfeet.BooklistGoing forth from their little flat at 221B Flea Street, Inspector Mantis, accompanied by his trusted colleague Doctor Hopper, solve antennae-bending mysteries featuring unforgettable bugs such as the relentless spring-cleaner Mrs. Inchworm, the bespectacled Professor Booklouse, the fearless Captain Flatfootfly, and the endearing Miss Allegra Warblefly.Criminal detection, combined with the delightful characters of Bugland, makes this, in the words of The Horn Book, the most engaging and cleverest reincarnation of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson yet.So take a trip to the world of Bugland. Whether as a read-aloud, or read-alone, this is a treat for any young reader who loves a funny mystery. As The New York Times wrote, Children who know Sherlock Holmes will most enjoy Trouble in Bugland. But even those who dont are likely to appreciate the books sly mock seriousness and flights of rhetoric and imagination.

 

 

This book has been graded for interest at 7-12 years.

There are 190 pages in this book. This book was published in 2016 by David R. Godine Publisher Inc .

William Kotzwinkle is a celebrated satirist in the US as well as being author of several favourite books, including ET the Extra-Terrestrial and of course, the New York Times listed bestselling Walter the Farting Dog. He lives on an island off the east coast of America. His co-author, Glenn Murray, is a supervisor for educational technology in Canada where he has also written radio dramas and articles on Canadian history.