A collection of four Sherlock Holmes-inspired detective stories for
young readers with an all-insect cast of characters. "Fantastically
entertaining....An homage to Sherlock that ably stands on is own two--or
six--feet."--Booklist
Going forth from their little flat at 221B Flea Street, Inspector
Mantis, accompanied by his trusted colleague Doctor Hopper, solve
antennae-bending mysteries featuring unforgettable bugs such as the
relentless spring-cleaner Mrs. Inchworm, the bespectacled Professor
Booklouse, the fearless Captain Flatfootfly, and the endearing Miss
Allegra Warblefly.
Criminal detection, combined with the delightful characters of Bugland,
makes this, in the words of The Horn Book, "the most engaging and
cleverest reincarnation of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson yet."
So take a trip to the world of Bugland. Whether as a read-aloud, or
read-alone, this is a treat for any young reader who loves a funny
mystery. As The New York Times wrote, "Children who know Sherlock
Holmes will most enjoy
Trouble in Bugland. But even those who don't are likely to appreciate
the book's sly mock seriousness and flights of rhetoric and
imagination."