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The Pet Rock Ransom: A Graphic Novel
Akeem S. Roberts
  • Published: 2 December 2026
  • ISBN: 9798217115136
  • Imprint: Kokila
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 96
  • RRP: $42.99

The Pet Rock Ransom: A Graphic Novel

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2 Dec 2026
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2 Dec 2026
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An eight-year-old boy solves mysteries with the ghost of his former class pet, a naked mole rat, in this funny supernatural graphic novel series for early readers.

It’s Field Day at Creek Elementary, but Carter can't focus on the relay race or water balloon toss because Lester’s pet rock Rocky is missing! Carter and Mr. Pebbles are on the case in this third installment of the Class Pet Ghost Detective series.

Don’t miss the other books in the series: What Happened to the Naked Mole Rat? and Milkshake the Disappearing Milk Snake.
  • Published: 2 December 2026
  • ISBN: 9798217115136
  • Imprint: Kokila
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 96
  • RRP: $42.99

About the author

Akeem S. Roberts

Akeem S. Roberts is the illustrator of the J.D. the Kid Barber chapter book series, the first book of which was a School Library Journal Best Book of 2021, a Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2021, a Charlotte Huck Award Honor recipient, and a Texas Bluebonnet Master List selection. He has worked as an illustrator for Hasbro (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic) and as a cartoonist for The New Yorker. The Class Pet Ghost Detective series is his author-illustrator debut. Visit Akeem at AkeemTeam.com to see more of his work.
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Milkshake the Disappearing Milk Snake: A Graphic Novel
What Happened to the Naked Mole Rat?: A Graphic Novel
J.D. en la expo de estilistas (J.D. and the Hair Show Showdown Spanish Edition)
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Praise for The Pet Rock Ransom: A Graphic Novel


Praise for Class Pet Ghost Detective: What Happened to the Naked Mole Rat?

“Roberts lightens the pet-death theme with lots of comedy.”
—Booklist

“This series starter will appeal to fans of the gentle action, mild mystery, and clever humor in Jamieson’s The Great Pet Escape.”
—BCCB

“Just when you think every school story has been done before, here comes this new series to set you straight.”
—100 Scope Notes Blog

“Mysteries, ghosts, and classroom chaos? Count us in. This early graphic novel is spooky fun with heart.”
—Barbershop Books, Inc. nonprofit

“The story has great male and female characters, expressive art, and fun banter.”
—Imagination Soup

“A fun early reader graphic novel young readers will enjoy."
—Kidsbookshelf.com

“A cross between Danny Phantom and Kim Possible . . . what’s not to like?"
—Danielle DeVeaux, Books Inc.