Kid Noir: Kitty Feral and the Case of the Marshmallow Monkey

Name: Kid Noir: Kitty Feral and the Case of the Marshmallow Monkey
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780762481682
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By Eddie Muller and Jessica Schmidt

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Kid Noir: Kitty Feral and the Case of the Marshmallow Monkey by Eddie Muller and Jessica Schmidt is a captivating children's mystery novel. It follows Kitty Feral, a young detective with a sharp mind and quick wit, who finds herself embroiled in a puzzling case involving a missing marshmallow monkey. As Kitty navigates a world reminiscent of classic noir, she encounters intriguing characters and copious challenges on her quest to solve the mystery.
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If you have a penchant for intriguing mysteries with a dash of feline charm, this children's book is sure to captivate you. It masterfully weaves delightful storytelling with whimsical illustrations, making it a perfect choice for young sleuths and cat lovers who relish a good detective tale.

Kid Noir: Kitty Feral and the Case of the Marshmallow Monkey

From celebrated Dark City author, TCM host, and film noir expert Eddie Muller comes the tale of hardboiled cat detective Kitty Feral and the search for a candy-crusted chocolate confection-and a missing friend.

Description

Dangerous denizens lurk around every dark corner as Kitty searches for clues in bookstores, alleyways, rooftops, and waterfronts. Who made off with the majestic Marshmallow Monkey (inspired by none other than the Maltese Falcon)? Where is the beloved Mitch the Mutt? Kitty's got plenty of questions and not enough answers!

Follow along through a tangled web of crime and intrigue as Kitty tries to solve the case.

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Kid Noir: Kitty Feral and the Case of the Marshmallow Monkey offers a playful twist on the classic noir detective genre, featuring a feline detective solving a mystery. Critics appreciate how the book introduces young readers to the noir style, blending humour with a classic cinematic flair. The collaboration between Eddie Muller and Jessica Schmidt creates an engaging story that combines wit and a nod to the film noir tradition, making it a delightful read for children.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780762481682

Publisher: Running Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 September 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Running Press Kids

Illustration: 30 illustrations using a noiresque limited colour palette with pops of colour

Contributors:

Illustrated by Forrest Burdett
Illustrated by Forrest Burdett

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 286.0mm

Height: 222.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Eddie Muller Jessica Schmidt Young Adult

About the Author

Eddie Muller, aka the "Czar of Noir" and recipient of the Raven Award from the Mystery Writers of America, is the host of Turner Classic Movies' Noir Alley, and the author of novels, biographies, movie histories, plays, and films. He also programs and hosts the Noir City film festival series, and as founder of the Film Noir Foundation Eddie has been instrumental in restoring and preserving dozens of lost noir classics. He lives in Northern California.

Jessica Schmidt is a writer and film noir-enthusiast living in Philadelphia with her husband Nathan and very own crime-fighting canine, Loki.

Forrest Burdett is an illustrator from New Jersey with a passion for vibrant colors and fairytales. His days are filled with drawings of faraway places and fantastical adventures. He studied illustration at FIT in Manhattan and now lives in Portland, Oregon.

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