Fall 2024

The Case of the Forest Fingers

Book 1

From the Series Mystery Science Detectives

  • Interest Level: Grade 4 - Grade 6
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

Strange fingers are growing from the ground in the forest outside of school! Some kids think it’s zombies rising from the grave, others say they’re poisonous mushrooms, but everybody’s staying far, far away… except for the Mystery Science Detectives! The after-school club is on the case, ready to solve any mystery using the power of science.

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Interest Level Grade 4 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 4
Genre Graphic Novels
Copyright 2024
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Graphic Universe ™
Language English
Number of Pages 152
Publication Date 2024-09-10
Text Type Fiction—Mystery
BISACS JUV008010, JUV008120, JUV029040
Dewey 741.5/9519
Dimensions 6 x 8
Guided Reading Level V
Features Glossary, Original artwork, Reviewed, Sidebars, and Table of contents

Author: Chi-hyeon Ahn

Chi-hyeon Ahn majored in comics and animation, making a debut as a story writer for children’s educational comics. Actively involved in creating works across various genres, he is renowned for innovative storytelling and entertaining content. Notable works include Layton Mystery Detective Agency, Hello, My Puberty, and Common Curiosity of the Common Sibling. He is based in South Korea.

Illustrator: Gyung-hyo Kang

Gyung-hyo Kang ventured into the world of comics in 1988 and achieved recognition at the Expo Comics Competition. Among his published works are the Treasure Hunt series, Bill Gates, Creating the Legend of the Computer, and Surviving in the Wilderness Series: Island, Amazon, Desert, and Glacier. In 2002, he was honored with the South Korean Publishing Cartoon Award for Surviving on a Glacier. He is based in South Korea.

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Reviews

School Library Journal

“The first in this comic book series is motivated equally by mystery and STEM, making it an attractive formula for curious readers.”—School Library Journal

Kirkus Reviews

“Slightly spooky and brimming with action, this mystery is definitely a crowd-pleaser.”—Kirkus Reviews