I should read more feel-good children's comics, really.

This was a cute story about a boy and his friend ghost who go on and become detectives.

The story is fun, the art is adorable, and it just makes you smile and feel good.

Super fun graphic novel about crime fighting duo - Simon and Chester, a ghosty and his earthly bestie who also super spirited sleuths solving one crime at a time - or at least that's the idea.

This is the first adventure of many ( wink wink, nudge nudge) from author and illustrator Cale Atikinson. The illustrations are eye catching which compliment the witty and cheeky banter between the pals. Kiddo's, big and small, who are fans of Dog Man, Bad Guys and Captain Underpants will adore this book.

My thanks to NetGalley and Tundra Books for the graphic ARC in exchange for an honest review.!

Chester is beyond bored at his grandma’s house, so he goes to the attic to bug the ghost that also lives in the house, Simon. Simon and Chester have very different ideas on how they should spend the day until Simon has the idea that they should be detectives. When the two find a mysterious creature in the kitchen, it is up to them to find the owner and solve the case. This is a fun early graphic novel. The story is easy to follow and the word choice made this book accessible. I felt that the characters were both enjoyable and engaging. However, I felt that the mystery part of this book was lacking. This is because Chester just presented the clues that solved the case at the end of the book, but most of these were clues that the reader did not experience. They just came out of thin air. It would be wonderful if readers could help figure out the mystery along the way, instead of just being told the answer. However, I did really enjoy the characters and I believe that kids will find them engaging, so I would recommend this book.

Simon and Chester are two lovable characters who I was so happy to have another adventure with! Add in a pug and you’ve got even more adorable friends to love! Clever word choices! Attractive illustrations! Sets up a future series that will be popular amongst so many of my students! A real hit! Can’t wait to get several copies circulating around my school!

New graphic series. Chester is Black, Simon is a ghost. They decide to become detectives and solve the mystery of a pug that shows up on their doorstep. High level vocabulary, good problem solving strategies, a nod to vintage detective noir. Full color illustrations. Fun addition to the genre.

If you're looking for a fun graphic novel full of mystery and intrigue, grab this middle grade read!

I thought Super Detectives was super cute and fun! The bright colours grab your attention and the sweet story will keep you. I can easily see middle graders loving this as much as I loved Cam Jansen back in the day, and others loved Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys. Simon the ghost is also such a sassy and lovable character, how can you not want a little mixture of Casper the ghost meets Sherlock Holmes? It's so great!

Also, POWER POSE!

Overall, this is a great graphic novel read for middle graders that isn't too long.

Four out of five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Tundra Books for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.

The season for graphic novels is upon us. Since the success of Narwhal and Jelly, there are a few new fun middle grade graphic novels coming to market by Canadian authors and illustrators. Super Detectives by Cale Atkinson is one of the new releases and it is hilarious!

If you loved his picture book Sir Simon, you will love Super Detectives. We meet Simon the ghost and his human friend Chester deep in the midst of boredom. Luckily, Chester’s grandma used to work in theatre so there is a treasure trove of dress up clothes to help cure the boredom. Finding the perfect detective outfits, the two friends head out to find a case and solve it.

There is everything to love about this book. It’s silly, funny and really quite high brow. My one complaint with a lot of the graphic novels out there is they rely on very low brow humour to entice the audience and while I do enjoy a good bathroom joke, it’s nice to have the option to enjoy something a little more sophisticated while still being hilarious. Super Detectives starts off right where Sir Simon left and all of the back and forth dialogue between the friends is preserved in this entertaining graphic novel. I would certainly recommend this book to any child from age 6 and up. This book will definitely be high on my gift giving list for the coming year.

Loved seeing Simon and Chester back and enjoyed the graphic novel aspect. This book will be perfect for any early or struggling readers that love a great mystery. This is the perfect way to transition kids from picture books.

I received an e-galley of this book from Penguin Random House Canada via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Simon and Chester: Super Detectives is a fun and hilarious graphic novel for young readers. Simon, the stubborn little ghost, and Chester, the young boy whose grandma lives in the house that Simon haunts, are off on an adventure after they find detective outfits. Simon is sure that someone will come with a mystery for them to solve but a mystery appears on its own in their very own kitchen. Although Simon and Chester have their own methods of solving the mystery, their hilarious teamwork will delight young readers. I’ll be adding this graphic novel series to my classroom library.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an electronic copy to read and review.

I am a HUGE Cale Atkinson fan and this book does not disappoint! I love the friendship and banter between Chester and Simon. It is a cute story about them becoming detectives and solving a mystery. This will be a great graphic novel for young readers. The illustrations are super cute and will make it easy for beginning readers to follow along.

I can't wait to add this one to my classroom library!

I requested and received this book from Cale Atkinson and Penguin Random House Canada through NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

This was a cute detective book that brings the world of Holmes and Watson to life for a new generation. I loved the illustrations and the case of the missing? puppy. Overall, a fun graphic novel for kids.

Super cute graphic novel featuring the characters from Atkinson's picture book Sir Simon Super Scared. Buddies Chester and Simon decide the most exciting thing for them to do together is find a mystery to solve. Despite a difference of opinion on how to get the job done, the case gets solved. I have very young readers in the library grabbing graphic novels they really aren't ready for but I see this as a very good option for readers wanting to move out of picture books but not being old enough for some of themes in many graphic novels. Thanks to NetGalley for the early copy to review.