An utterly charming noir mystery about the clever and memorably dressed Miss Cat. She’s a PI with ears on her hat running her detective agency at 29 Thirty Street (which smells of old milk). The illustrations are intricate and punchy with a bright but moody palette. I love the humour; it’s witty and not too on the nose, with funny details to be found in names, addresses and the quirks of each character’s personality, like the references to cats littered throughout. They certainly share some traits with our protagonist, after all being stealthy and observant are absolutely necessary if you want to be a private detective! The story is fantastic, with a satisfying twist and some more complex moral ideas peppered in. It’s atmospheric, sometimes sinister, whimsical and a bit weird, the perfect graphic novel for 7-to-10-year-olds or any lover of crime and cats.

Elka, Little Unity