Korobà the Case of the Broken Masterpiece

By Alaba Onajin

Book Overview

A charismatic kid sleuth takes on a case close to home in this critically acclaimed graphic novel series set in a vibrant African fishing community.

Ten-year-old Korob is the resident detective in Makoko, the Nigerian fishing village where she lives.

Along with her two best friends (and her adorable dog), she takes on every new case in town--from a missing pair of shoes to a lump of stolen money. Nothing gets past Korob By listing suspects, examining evidence, and abiding by the rules of great detectives, she can get to the bottom of any mystery.

Her latest challenge is the destruction of an important project at their local school. Makoko Primary School was making plans for a new school building, but the stunning wax model, created by the art teacher, gets ruined before they can present it to the town council. Who would do such a thing? Could it be the jealous math teacher? The bitter cleaning lady? Or maybe a rebellious student...?

Buckle up, budding mystery fans... It's time to join Korob and friends on their thrilling chase for the culprit. With rich, detailed illustrations--featuring some very important clues--and a riveting plot, this one-of-a-kind graphic novel series is a modern day Tintin meets Encyclopedia Brown.

Don't miss Korob 's first adventure: The Case of the Missing Kolo, which received three starred reviews.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823464563
• ISBN13: 9780823464562
• Release Date: March 2027
• Publisher: Holiday House
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Age Range: 7 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 6