{"product_id":"korob-the-case-of-the-missing-kolo-isbn-9780823459131","title":"Korobá: The Case of the Missing Kolo","description":"\u003cb\u003eA charismatic young sleuth takes on a case close to home in this new graphic novel series set in a vibrant African community.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTen-year-old Korobá knows everyone in Makoko, the Nigerian fishing village where she lives. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe knows her way up and down the bright, colorful waterways, knows where to sell fried shrimp, and knows what to look for at the crowded daily market. Makoko is her playground, and she roams free with her best friends, Saidat and Joba, and her adorable dog, Popi.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe last thing Korobá would expect in Makoko is a thief. Yet Saidat’s wooden piggy bank—her Kolo—has been stolen. The children of Makoko save coins in their Kolo all year long, waiting to spend their money at the annual harvest festival. Saidat saved and saved, but now she will have nothing. It’s not fair!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKorobá knows what good detectives do…(sort of?). Should the primary suspect be Saidat’s grumpy cousin, visiting on vacation? Or could it be the village carpenter, who has been doing some work on Saidat’s house? It's up to Detective Korobá to catch the thief and find the missing Kolo before Breaking Day!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuckle up, budding mystery fans… It’s time to join Korobá and friends on their thrilling chase for the culprit. With rich, detailed illustrations—featuring some very important clues—that bring Makoko to life, this one-of-a-kind graphic novel series is a modern day \u003ci\u003eTintin\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia Brown\u003c\/i\u003e.An engaging, character-driven story. . . . This accessible introduction into young detective Korobá’s world is both narratively efficient and visually exquisite; a promising start to a planned series of graphic mysteries.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eÒnájìn’s illustrations are magnificent, particularly in their portrayal of a Nigerian fishing village. . . . A spectacular series starter for aspiring gumshoes.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Korobá series proves that one way to put a new twist on a classic story is to put it into a new context, offering readers a window into a different culture. . . . Key cultural details are woven seamlessly into the excitement, suspense, and revelations of a cracking good mystery, complete with all the clues a deductive reader might need. By the end, Makolo—brought to life in vibrantly colored, detail-rich visuals—will be a place readers are eager to visit again.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst-time graphic novel readers will easily follow the flow of the story, and mystery readers will find a well-paced whodunit.\u003cbr\u003e—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnajin (\u003ci\u003eOh No, Ojó!\u003c\/i\u003e) evokes?\u003ci\u003eScooby-Doo\u003c\/i\u003e?vibes in this energetic caper. . . . Saturated hues inject warmth into straightforwardly paneled comics that center the everyday trials and triumphs of a vibrant fishing community.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnájin perfectly balances suspense and fun in an exciting story that celebrates friendship and community while offering readers a chance to develop their sleuthing skills, too. Fans of Encyclopedia Brown will revel in solving \u003ci\u003eThe Case of the Missing Kolo\u003c\/i\u003e and enjoy learning more about Makoko in the included glossary and heartfelt author's note.\u003cbr\u003e—BookPage (starred review)Àlàbá Ònájìn is the Nigerian-born author\/illustrator of \u003ci\u003eWaaa Waaa Goes Tawa!\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as multiple collaborations with UNESCO, portraying the lives of prominent African women. Ònájìn also illustrated an adult graphic novel, \u003ci\u003eOn Ajayi Crowther Street\u003c\/i\u003e, which was a \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Graphic Novel Critics Poll Honorable Mention and a \u003ci\u003eGQ \u003c\/i\u003eBest New Book.  \u003ci\u003eKorobá: The Case of the Missing Kolo \u003c\/i\u003eis his first graphic novel for children.","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233639444709,"sku":"NP9780823459131","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823459131.jpg?v=1767738617","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/korob-the-case-of-the-missing-kolo-isbn-9780823459131","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}