Stemville is a town packed with many weird and wonderful characters who live side by side. It's not always a breeze but even when there are sparks, there is plenty to learn.
Its a quiet day at the office for private detective, Mason B. Chandler in downtown Bug Borough, the small but not overlooked area of Stemville. All of a sudden, Mason B’s life is turned upside down when a huge jar comes smashing down outside her window. With Bug Borough covered in a mysterious sticky liquid and the police none the wiser, Mason finds a clue on the label of the jar.
A picture of a bee that looks just like her. Where did this delicious sticky sweet substance come from? Why is there a picture of her on the label of the shattered debris? Who is that mysterious figure following her? Mason B must look for clues in the Bee community which won’t be easy as lots of them are solitary and the others work together in tight knit groups.
With stylish graphics and a fun narrative this book is sure to enthuse an interest in bees - and other insects. It's not just a captivating story book, there is plenty of genuine and accurate natural history in here as well to inform and entertain. -- Richard Jones, Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society
A charming blend of detective story, fascinating facts, and bee-utiful illustrations. What a fun way for young readers to learn all about bees!' -- Kim Ryall Woolcock, author of It’s Tough to be Tiny
The Bee Connection is both highly entertaining and extremely informative, and even the most ardent bee lovers will learn something about honey and its production. -- The Bookseller
Author
About Ben Newman
Ben Newman has produced work for a large range of clients, including the Tate Modern, New York Times, BBC Radio 4, Apple, Google and The New Yorker. Ben co-created the Professor Astro Cat children's books with his long time friend and scientist, Dr Dominic Walliman, which are published by Flying Eye Books and have been translated into 24 other languages.
