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Mystère au musée: Une enquête de l'inspecteur Stanley
Nel Museo d'Arte regna il caos... riuscirà il detective Stanley a risolvere il caso? Un cane detective, un mistero da risolvere, un nemico che si nasconde nell'ombra, in una nuova, coloratissima serie a fumetti per i più piccoli. Il Detective Stanley sta per addentare finalmente la sua colazione, quando riceve un invito che non può rifiutare. Qualcuno ha fatto irruzione nel Museo d'Arte il giorno dell'inaugurazione della mostra su Pieeet Mondrian, e Stanley è stato chiamato per indagare. Ma, cosa molto insolita, non è stato rubato nulla! Stanley si ritrova presto in una situazione così ingarbugliata che neanche le sue abilità deduttive riescono a sciogliere. Riuscirà a tirarsi fuori da questo guaio e a risolvere il mistero del Museo d'Arte?
64 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2025
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About the author
Hannah Tunnicliffe
9 books151 followersHannah Tunnicliffe is the author of several books for kids and adults including The Pool, The Colour of Tea, Season of Salt and Honey, A French Wedding and the trilingual picture book, Marjory and the Mouse. She is the co-creator of the Detective Stanley series published by Flying Eye Books. Her work has featured in the New York Times Book Review and she is the founder and host of the body acceptance podcast, Bod Almighty. She is an eating disorder survivor, career and youth counsellor and holds a degree in social sciences and psychology.
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June 9, 2025
Si tengo hijos en algún momento, leer esto es una de las cosas que estoy looking forward de hacer con ellos (junto con ponerles atla jsjsjs).
January 20, 2026
So adorable! The art was so fun and colorful. The mystery was interesting and well thought out.
Younger readers who love mysteries and cool art would really love this. I highly enjoyed it and will definitely be recommending it to our little patrons!
Younger readers who love mysteries and cool art would really love this. I highly enjoyed it and will definitely be recommending it to our little patrons!
April 2, 2025
A delightful graphic novel mystery for 2nd/3rd grade that uses Mondrian as inspiration.
December 29, 2025
Such a fun book, great for young readers. A story to get them thinking, with stunning illustrations! Can’t wait for Detective Stanley’s next adventure.
January 18, 2025
Thank you to the publisher for a copy to review!
Super cute introductory graphic novel for Detective Stanley! The panels are never too many on one page so it doesn’t look visually cluttered. My favorite illustration was the prison - it was like a Richard Scarry book for a moment. The plot moves quickly, so little ones aren’t waiting too long for a satisfying resolution. It reads like a new take on the golden age of mystery. I also liked the additional info in the back about the real Mondrian.
Super cute introductory graphic novel for Detective Stanley! The panels are never too many on one page so it doesn’t look visually cluttered. My favorite illustration was the prison - it was like a Richard Scarry book for a moment. The plot moves quickly, so little ones aren’t waiting too long for a satisfying resolution. It reads like a new take on the golden age of mystery. I also liked the additional info in the back about the real Mondrian.
April 16, 2025
A completely adorable children’s graphic mystery novel! Think Richard Scarry meets Wes Anderson. I adored to parts about Mondrian. So cute.
April 8, 2025
Detective Stanley is preparing to enjoy his first day of retirement. His plan is a sleep in, followed by a leisurely morning with a pile of pancakes.
But when a letter flies through his front door mail slot with a heartfelt plea inside, he just can’t resist. Something strange has happened at the museum.
When he arrives, Museum Director Rosenbaum is relieved to see him. She explains what they found when the museum opened, and cannot explain the mess they found. But when it is discovered that nothing was stolen, the mystery deepens. What is going on?
The police superintendent arrives, ready to solve the mystery, but the opposite happens. He believes he is right, but Detective Stanley knows for a fact he is not. But how is he going to prove it?
Much pacing and thinking finally brings the answer. But will the police superintendent listen?
This bright, fast moving mystery stars animals as characters, with a whisper of the age old rivalry of dog vs cat in the villainous crime.
Readers get to know ex Detective Stanley before he is called back into service before he even eats his pancakes. As things go from bad to worse for him, the tension rises. Clues are laid before readers as the story is revealed, and Detective Stanley looks out from the page asking readers what they think.
Perfect for young mystery lovers and budding crime busters!
But when a letter flies through his front door mail slot with a heartfelt plea inside, he just can’t resist. Something strange has happened at the museum.
When he arrives, Museum Director Rosenbaum is relieved to see him. She explains what they found when the museum opened, and cannot explain the mess they found. But when it is discovered that nothing was stolen, the mystery deepens. What is going on?
The police superintendent arrives, ready to solve the mystery, but the opposite happens. He believes he is right, but Detective Stanley knows for a fact he is not. But how is he going to prove it?
Much pacing and thinking finally brings the answer. But will the police superintendent listen?
This bright, fast moving mystery stars animals as characters, with a whisper of the age old rivalry of dog vs cat in the villainous crime.
Readers get to know ex Detective Stanley before he is called back into service before he even eats his pancakes. As things go from bad to worse for him, the tension rises. Clues are laid before readers as the story is revealed, and Detective Stanley looks out from the page asking readers what they think.
Perfect for young mystery lovers and budding crime busters!
October 16, 2025
Children as young as 6 have started to ask me about graphic novels, and usually recommend Bumble and Snug, and Mr Wolf’s Class.
But now I have discovered a new series that is perfect for these young readers
Detective Stanley has barely sat down for his breakfast pancakes when he receives an invitation he cannot refuse. The Art Museum has been raided on the opening day of the Bleat Mondrian show and Stan has been called to investigate. The most perplexing thing about the case: Nothing has been stolen!
But now Stanley finds himself in a tight spot even his powers of deduction could not detect. Can he get himself out of trouble and can he solve the mystery of the Art Museum?
This reminded me of Sherlock Holmes but for kids, we see a step by step investigation and learn things as Stanley does. But as this is aimed at younger children the pictures are bigger and brighter with less dialogue.
I can see this series being very popular in school.
But now I have discovered a new series that is perfect for these young readers
Detective Stanley has barely sat down for his breakfast pancakes when he receives an invitation he cannot refuse. The Art Museum has been raided on the opening day of the Bleat Mondrian show and Stan has been called to investigate. The most perplexing thing about the case: Nothing has been stolen!
But now Stanley finds himself in a tight spot even his powers of deduction could not detect. Can he get himself out of trouble and can he solve the mystery of the Art Museum?
This reminded me of Sherlock Holmes but for kids, we see a step by step investigation and learn things as Stanley does. But as this is aimed at younger children the pictures are bigger and brighter with less dialogue.
I can see this series being very popular in school.
April 6, 2025
What's up with all these great dog detectives snooping around in comics for kids right now? We need more books to teach young ones about critical thinking when it comes to police power right now! I must admit, though: I cannot hide my love for doggo detectives.
Detective Stanley is ready for retirement. He's just about to dig into this yummy stack of breakfast pancakes when a letter arrives from the director of the Narlybone Museum: There had been a break-in, but what was stolen?
"Detective Stanley and the Mystery at the Museum" is a fun and cute read full of great details. Little hints are hidden all over the story. A case file with facts about the featured artist Bleat I mean Piet Mondrian adds a nice touch, too.
First-time comic connaisseurs will be delighted! Cool: a second mystery is already announced.
Detective Stanley is ready for retirement. He's just about to dig into this yummy stack of breakfast pancakes when a letter arrives from the director of the Narlybone Museum: There had been a break-in, but what was stolen?
"Detective Stanley and the Mystery at the Museum" is a fun and cute read full of great details. Little hints are hidden all over the story. A case file with facts about the featured artist Bleat I mean Piet Mondrian adds a nice touch, too.
First-time comic connaisseurs will be delighted! Cool: a second mystery is already announced.
August 19, 2025
A wonderful transitory palette cleanser to other 'grown-up' reads I was balancing at the time.
I really appreciated the flat, open illustrations. It made every page like a little mystery on its own. From an educational perspective I think it's a great way to invite an early reader into the story further. It's a little bit wordier than you might expect so the strong illustration aspect is very helpful because it gives them something to focus on as they won't understand every single word at first or for the kiddos that still struggle to maintain interest in the long form.
It's fun and silly and wonderful. I was utterly charmed and am looking forward to Detective Stanley's future adventures.
I really appreciated the flat, open illustrations. It made every page like a little mystery on its own. From an educational perspective I think it's a great way to invite an early reader into the story further. It's a little bit wordier than you might expect so the strong illustration aspect is very helpful because it gives them something to focus on as they won't understand every single word at first or for the kiddos that still struggle to maintain interest in the long form.
It's fun and silly and wonderful. I was utterly charmed and am looking forward to Detective Stanley's future adventures.
March 7, 2025
This was super cute. Detective Stanley has retired from detecting, but on his first full day of retirement he is drawn out of his pancake breakfast to help solve a mystery at the Narybone Art Museum. But how can one find a thief when nothing appears to have been taken? And then when Detective Stanley is framed and sent to jail everything appears to be for naught.
But you can't keep a good dog down, especially Detective Stanley and his desire to return to his pancakes. Good vocab, fun pictures, lots of puns, and red herrings. I'm looking forward to Detective Stanley's next retirement case.
But you can't keep a good dog down, especially Detective Stanley and his desire to return to his pancakes. Good vocab, fun pictures, lots of puns, and red herrings. I'm looking forward to Detective Stanley's next retirement case.
July 19, 2025
Elements- Classic Sherlock uniform, iconic artworks, a mystery of the trashed museum, being framed. This early graphic novel is full of style and clues. Colour fills the panels leaving white mostly for speech bubbles and edgings. Flat perspective and anthropomorphised animals complete the cast. The script has rich vocab and an engaging double crossing tale. Fabulous for 6y+.
February 24, 2025
Retired Detective Stanley can't resist an opportunity to solve one last case. However nothing appears to be stolen from the museum but while he's there he's framed for the theft of a watch. What's going on here?
June 12, 2025
Great for readers who are new to graphic novels. Has a brief history of Piet Mondrian as an epilogue and is a quick read for readers needing that extra motivation.
Great for kids 7-10 years, if they are still on smaller books.
Great for kids 7-10 years, if they are still on smaller books.
June 15, 2025
On his first day of retirement, Detective Stanley receives a letter asking for his help with a mystery. He arrives at an art museum where things are askew, but nothing appears to be stolen.
The mystery works. And this has hints of detective and police movie tropes which I found entertaining.
The mystery works. And this has hints of detective and police movie tropes which I found entertaining.
July 16, 2025
A charming and witty parody of Sherlock Holmes for kids. The illustrations are immersive and even hold clues as to where the story is going. The plot is just complicated enough for young readers. This is a perfect mystery for inquisitive 8 - 10 year olds.
February 4, 2025
This was such a fun mystery! The art style is cute and I enjoyed the real art references.
Much thanks to Flying Eye Books for the review copy!
Much thanks to Flying Eye Books for the review copy!
February 13, 2025
Detective Stanley is my new favorite detective! This is beautifully illustrated mystery is a quick read but also something to return to again and again with small children. LOVED IT!
February 19, 2025
Great kids comic !
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February 26, 2025yeah good
March 21, 2025
3.5, a fun little mystery, smidge fast on the resolution but such a charming style and sense of humor to it.
May 31, 2025
A delightful book. Captivating illustrations. Fun characters. Readable text with a few challenging words for further discussion. My daughter and I both loved it.
July 3, 2025
A great mystery for 6-10 year olds and their companions. The illustrations are gorgeous and so detailed-- an extra treat for early readers.
August 1, 2025
I love the graphics in this!
Subtle nods to Sherlock Holmes as well which is fun.
Super simple but I liked how it was included an an actual artwork, and the facts in the back are interesting!
Subtle nods to Sherlock Holmes as well which is fun.
Super simple but I liked how it was included an an actual artwork, and the facts in the back are interesting!
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August 5, 2025Cute mystery with adorable, vibrant illustrations and interesting information about Piet Mondrian at the end! Great for early chapter readers in grades 1-3.
October 6, 2025
Marrant et mignon
January 25, 2026
charming and smart for a kids graphic novel!
July 14, 2025
Was für eine herzige und spannende Hommage an Sherlock Holmes und den Maler Piet Mondrian. Ein bisschen fühlte ich mich an Tim und Struppis Detektivgeschichten erinnert. Allerdings haben hier ausschließlich vierbeinige Charaktere den Plot in der Pfote.
Die Geschichte startet an einem klaren Morgen in der Stadt Narlybone. Auf der Dachterrasse frühstücken die frühen Vögel gerade ihre Würmer, während wir Detektiv Stanley durchs Fenster noch schlummernd entdecken. Schließlich ist dies sein erster Tag im Ruhestand. Gestern erst wurde er bei der Kriminalpolizei mit einer Party verabschiedet. Doch das gemütliche Frühstück mit der Pfannkuchentorte wird jäh unterbrochen. Denn da saust mit der Zeitung ein Brief durch den Briefschlitz. Ins Kunstmuseum wurde eingebrochen und die Leiterin lädt Stanley zur Untersuchung ein. Nein, eine Vollblutspürnase kann da nicht widerstehen, Ruhestand hin, Pfannkuchen her.
Dabei möchte man als Leser*in lieber noch ein wenig in seiner coolen Stadtvilla verweilen. Es macht so Spaß die faszinierenden und lustigen Details in den Illustrationen zu entdecken. Ich liebe besonders die Gegenstände auf Stanleys Küchenregal.
Auf Detektiv Stanley warten ein mysteriöser Einbruch bei dem scheinbar nichts gestohlen wurde und ein Charakter, der nicht ist, was er scheint. Nach einigen sehr überraschenden Wendungen, einem gut geführter Spannungsbogen und dem Ansprechen aller Sinne mündet die Geschichte in ein sehr zufriedenstellendes Ende.
Als ich die Geschichte einem jüngeren Kind (4 ½ Jahre alt) vorgelesen hatte, sind wir rückwärts durch die Seiten gegangen und haben freudig die Hinweise nachträglich entdeckt. Die Zielgruppe von Lesern ab 6 Jahren wird das Geheimnis vielleicht schon gemeinsam mit Stanley lösen, wenn sie die kleinen Hinweise in den Illustrationen verfolgen. Kinder lieben doch Geheimnisse, erstaunliche Wendungen und mysteriöse Rätsel.
Stanley ist ein Sherlock Holmes in Hundeform, komplett mit seinem britischen karierten Cape und dem typischen Sherlock-Hut. Er ist ein unerschrockener schlappohriger Hund mit ausdrucksvollen Augen, der alleine lebt und total in seinem Job aufgeht. Diese Spürnase gebraucht still und bedächtig seine Fähigkeiten der Beobachtung mit allen Sinnen, um Hinweise zu sammeln. So wird die Spannung bis zum Höhepunkt gesteigert, der Szene, in der Stanley in klassischer Manier elegant alles zusammenführt. Hier merkt man, dass man Stanley nicht unterschätzen darf, denn ihm entgeht kein Detail und über künstlerische Prozesse weiß er auch Bescheid.
Auch die anderen Charaktere sind Tiere: der neidische Kriminalkommissar Shiro (ein Rhinozeros), die scheinbar ratlose Museumsdirektorin Janet (ein Leopard) und einige weitere. Ein spezieller Charakter, der gar nicht persönlich erscheint ist „Zieg Mondrian“, dessen Gemälde gerade in dem Kunstmuseum ausgestellt werden und dessen bedeutendstes Werk eine wichtige Rolle spielt. Natürlich stand hierbei der Maler Piet Mondrian Pate als Inspiration. Die Illustratorin Erica Harrison fängt Mondrians Werk sehr speziell an vielen Stellen in ihren Illustrationen ein. Versteckte Hinweise auf Mondrian sind in den Plot eingebaut. Ja, er bekommt sogar Extraseiten am Ende, so dass die junge Leserschaft kindgerecht mehr von ihm erfahren kann.
Die Zeichnungen mit klaren Linien und unschattierten Farbflächen spiegeln auch ein bisschen die flächigen dynamischen Farben in Mondrians Werk wieder. Die Illustrationen liefern mit ihren lustigen Details der Handlung eine sehr lebendige, humorvolle und persönliche Kulisse.
Die Texte sind kurz gehalten und groß gedruckt. Sie sind sozusagen eine Graphic novel für Anfänger. Das Cover finde ich smart, denn die Kids können schon alle Elemente der Geschichte auf einen Blick erfassen.
Die Geschichte eignet sich für frühe Leser*innen, die Graphic novels, Comics oder illustrierte Geschichten mögen. Bei Vorlesen für Jüngere merkte ich, dass es eine feine Überleitung vom Bilderbuch darstellt.
Die Geschichte startet an einem klaren Morgen in der Stadt Narlybone. Auf der Dachterrasse frühstücken die frühen Vögel gerade ihre Würmer, während wir Detektiv Stanley durchs Fenster noch schlummernd entdecken. Schließlich ist dies sein erster Tag im Ruhestand. Gestern erst wurde er bei der Kriminalpolizei mit einer Party verabschiedet. Doch das gemütliche Frühstück mit der Pfannkuchentorte wird jäh unterbrochen. Denn da saust mit der Zeitung ein Brief durch den Briefschlitz. Ins Kunstmuseum wurde eingebrochen und die Leiterin lädt Stanley zur Untersuchung ein. Nein, eine Vollblutspürnase kann da nicht widerstehen, Ruhestand hin, Pfannkuchen her.
Dabei möchte man als Leser*in lieber noch ein wenig in seiner coolen Stadtvilla verweilen. Es macht so Spaß die faszinierenden und lustigen Details in den Illustrationen zu entdecken. Ich liebe besonders die Gegenstände auf Stanleys Küchenregal.
Auf Detektiv Stanley warten ein mysteriöser Einbruch bei dem scheinbar nichts gestohlen wurde und ein Charakter, der nicht ist, was er scheint. Nach einigen sehr überraschenden Wendungen, einem gut geführter Spannungsbogen und dem Ansprechen aller Sinne mündet die Geschichte in ein sehr zufriedenstellendes Ende.
Als ich die Geschichte einem jüngeren Kind (4 ½ Jahre alt) vorgelesen hatte, sind wir rückwärts durch die Seiten gegangen und haben freudig die Hinweise nachträglich entdeckt. Die Zielgruppe von Lesern ab 6 Jahren wird das Geheimnis vielleicht schon gemeinsam mit Stanley lösen, wenn sie die kleinen Hinweise in den Illustrationen verfolgen. Kinder lieben doch Geheimnisse, erstaunliche Wendungen und mysteriöse Rätsel.
Stanley ist ein Sherlock Holmes in Hundeform, komplett mit seinem britischen karierten Cape und dem typischen Sherlock-Hut. Er ist ein unerschrockener schlappohriger Hund mit ausdrucksvollen Augen, der alleine lebt und total in seinem Job aufgeht. Diese Spürnase gebraucht still und bedächtig seine Fähigkeiten der Beobachtung mit allen Sinnen, um Hinweise zu sammeln. So wird die Spannung bis zum Höhepunkt gesteigert, der Szene, in der Stanley in klassischer Manier elegant alles zusammenführt. Hier merkt man, dass man Stanley nicht unterschätzen darf, denn ihm entgeht kein Detail und über künstlerische Prozesse weiß er auch Bescheid.
Auch die anderen Charaktere sind Tiere: der neidische Kriminalkommissar Shiro (ein Rhinozeros), die scheinbar ratlose Museumsdirektorin Janet (ein Leopard) und einige weitere. Ein spezieller Charakter, der gar nicht persönlich erscheint ist „Zieg Mondrian“, dessen Gemälde gerade in dem Kunstmuseum ausgestellt werden und dessen bedeutendstes Werk eine wichtige Rolle spielt. Natürlich stand hierbei der Maler Piet Mondrian Pate als Inspiration. Die Illustratorin Erica Harrison fängt Mondrians Werk sehr speziell an vielen Stellen in ihren Illustrationen ein. Versteckte Hinweise auf Mondrian sind in den Plot eingebaut. Ja, er bekommt sogar Extraseiten am Ende, so dass die junge Leserschaft kindgerecht mehr von ihm erfahren kann.
Die Zeichnungen mit klaren Linien und unschattierten Farbflächen spiegeln auch ein bisschen die flächigen dynamischen Farben in Mondrians Werk wieder. Die Illustrationen liefern mit ihren lustigen Details der Handlung eine sehr lebendige, humorvolle und persönliche Kulisse.
Die Texte sind kurz gehalten und groß gedruckt. Sie sind sozusagen eine Graphic novel für Anfänger. Das Cover finde ich smart, denn die Kids können schon alle Elemente der Geschichte auf einen Blick erfassen.
Die Geschichte eignet sich für frühe Leser*innen, die Graphic novels, Comics oder illustrierte Geschichten mögen. Bei Vorlesen für Jüngere merkte ich, dass es eine feine Überleitung vom Bilderbuch darstellt.
March 8, 2025
Punny, beautifully illustrated, and what a twist ending!! So glad I picked this delightful book up, can't wait until my niece is old enough for it.
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