
Detective Beans: Adventures in Cat Town
By Li Chen
Age Range: 8-12
Pages: 176
Type: Paperback/Paper Over Board
Publication Date: September 9, 2025
ISBN: 9798881602215/9798881602222
The world’s cutest cat detective is back on the case in this indie bestselling series. Li Chen’s newest Detective Beans adventures are a must-read for anyone who loves mystery stories, cute animals, and hilarious original storytelling.
Detective Beans is back on the case! In this series of mysteries and adventures, the world’s cutest cat detective comes to the aid of her fellow villagers, searching for a cooky thief (with surprising results!), aiding a deceptive duck in the recovery of lost goods, and even doing his best to help a confused bear prove that the moon is made of cheese. In addition to these small capers, Adventures in Cat Town features behind-the-scenes footage of the crime-solving documentary directed by Beans best friend, Biscuits, as well as comics, stories, and even horoscopes illustrated by Beans himself. Called a “must-read” by School Library Journal and “absurdly funny and clever” by Kirkus, it’s no mystery why this new series is such a hit!
About The Author
Li Chen was born in Beijing, China, and moved to New Zealand when she was five (with her parents, not as a solo child explorer, I don’t think that’s allowed). She’s always loved drawing and has been working as a full-time comic artist since 2012. Detective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat is her first graphic novel. When she’s not drawing, Li likes to hang out with her cats or go on really long walks. Oh, and she drinks a LOT of tea.
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