(4) 1-3 Graphic Universe: Guinea Pig, Pet Shop Private Eye series. Illustrated by Stephanie Yue. Absent-minded pet shop owner Mr. Venezi is behind in his rent; Charlotte the bookstore owner next door has too many books. They like each other but may have to move apart, unless Sasspants the guinea pig detective and sidekick Hamisher can figure out a way to help. Although the quirky graphic novel has appealing, emotive illustrations, the convoluted plot is difficult to follow.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(4) 1-3 Graphic Universe: Guinea Pig, Pet Shop Private Eye series. Illustrated by Stephanie Yue. After Sasspants, the pet-store guinea pig detective, is sold, she misses her sidekick, hamster Hamisher. Sasspants and Hamisher figure out independently what happened to a missing cat; they're joyfully reunited as they solve the case. This installment in the quirky graphic-novel series still strains for humor, but the zany antics are brought to life in the (slightly crowded) comic panels.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(4) 1-3 Graphic Universe: Guinea Pig, Pet Shop Private Eye series. Illustrated by Stephanie Yue. When Mr. Venezi hires the perfect assistant for his pet shop, she's so good the animals don't seem to need him anymore. It's up to Sasspants, grouchy and unpleasant guinea pig detective, to bring back Mr. Venezi. The story line is supported by crowded cartoon-panel illustrations with touches of humor (especially in the animal characters' facial expressions).

Reviewer: Beth L. Meister