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Milkshake the Disappearing Milk Snake A Graphic Novel (Class Pet Ghost Detective) by Akeem S. Roberts

by Akeem S. Roberts

Book Details

Publisher:Penguin
Published:2026-03-17
Pages:129
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0593856732

Reading Info

Age Range:3-7

About This Book

An eight-year-old boy solves mysteries with the ghost of his former class pet, a naked mole rat, in this funny supernatural graphic novel series for early readers. The pet snake from the class next door is missing! Carter and his ghost detective sidekick, Mr. Pebbles, are back, and there’s a new mystery to solve at Creek Elementary. Carter’s older brother, JJ, reveals that his class pet, a skittish milk snake named Milkshake, is missing! Can Carter and Mr. Pebbles find her before they have anoth

Our Review

A young detective partners with a ghostly class pet to solve a school mystery in this engaging graphic novel for early readers. When a pet snake named Milkshake goes missing from the classroom next door, eight-year-old Carter teams up with the spectral form of his former naked mole rat, Mr. Pebbles, to crack the case. The story cleverly blends a gentle supernatural element with a classic whodunit, creating an accessible and compelling mystery for children just beginning to read independently. Vivid, paneled illustrations will immediately draw young readers into the search at Creek Elementary, making them feel like part of the investigative team.

What sets this story apart is its unique and humorous detective duo, whose unlikely friendship provides both laughs and genuine heart. The narrative is perfectly paced for the early reader age group, offering enough clues and suspense to be exciting without becoming overwhelming. Children who enjoy animal stories, light adventure, and solving puzzles will be thoroughly captivated by this ghostly caper. It’s a winning combination of friendship and fun that will have young mystery fans eagerly turning the pages to the very end.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction