Readers will be kept guessing with a well-paced mystery and a solution that is genuinely surprising. Piper’s confidence and deductive reasoning evoke comparisons to the legendary Encyclopedia Brown, making her an appealing heroine for a new generation of young mystery readers. The grayscale illustrations add personality and energy to the story, with a visual style reminiscent of popular animated television shows. . . . Librarians seeking a new and engaging series will want to add this title to their collections.
—School Library Journal
Jones’ illustrations of round-eyed, wide-mouthed middle schoolers reacting to each other with excitement and suspicion further amplify the story’s kooky tone. . . . This playful silly series starter capably captures the witty, endearing rapport of classic detective fare.
—Kirkus Reviews
The humor keeps rolling throughout . . . and the black-and-white cartoon illustrations make the story feel like a funny animated show, adding even more humor to the adventure. Fast-paced, clever, and full of quirky characters, this book is perfect for reluctant readers and fans of humorous chapter books, cartoons, and graphic novels.
—Booklist
