Spring 2026

The Case of the Carnival Monster

Book 4

From the Series Mystery Science Detectives

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

A creepy, shadowy creature is haunting the abandoned amusement park!

While exploring the park, a student named Yuri runs away in fear from the beast—and her dog disappears! Yuri begs the Mystery Science Detectives to find her lost puppy. Soon enough, they’re on the case . . . but what dangers await them in the dark ruins of this dilapidated carnival? Can science solve this monster mystery?

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Interest Level Grade 4 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 4
Genre Graphic Novels
Copyright 2026
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Graphic Universe ™
Language English
Number of Pages 128
Publication Date 2026-02-03
Text Type Fiction—Mystery
BISACS JUV008010, JUV008120, JUV029000
Dewey 741.5/973
Dimensions 6 x 8
Guided Reading Level U
Features Glossary, Original artwork, 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.