Miss Cat: The Case of the Curious Canary

'Thames & Hudson’s new star signing is a detective in skinny jeans and a hoodie with cat ears who features in a stylish graphic novel series aimed at six- to 10-year-olds that’s endorsed by none other than Posy Simmonds … young readers ought to lap up Miss Cat’s tightly plotted tale and fun, memorable characters' Observer

The first book in a new irresistible graphic novel series for young readers, featuring a cool detective dressed in her cat-ear hoodie.

Meet Miss Cat, a private eye with ears on her hat and a nose for mystery! Miss Cat is always keen to get her claws into a new case. When Mr Maximus comes to her detective agency, searching for a kidnapped canary, the scene is set for a tale of crafty crooks, strange secrets, and a huge helping of animal magic.

Review

'I love Miss Cat!' - Posy Simmonds

'Thames & Hudson’s new star signing is a detective in skinny jeans and a hoodie with cat ears who features in a stylish graphic novel series aimed at six- to 10-year-olds that’s endorsed by none other than Posy Simmonds … young readers ought to lap up Miss Cat’s tightly plotted tale and fun, memorable characters' - Observer

'Going for a noir tone...a sly caper featuring a particularly clever, observant, and memorably clad sleuth' - Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Joëlle Jolivet and Jean-Luc Fromental are the creators of numerous internationally acclaimed children’s books, including Oops!, Bonesville and 365 Penguins, which was a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor book. Jolivet is also the author of Inside the Body, which was published by Thames & Hudson in 2022.