Casey's Cases: Everything is Terrible by Kay Healy is the second graphic novel in the Casey's Cases series, and things are getting complicated. Casey is juggling a run for fifth grade class president, finding homes for seven kittens, and working up the nerve to ask her crush AJ to the dance — all while trying to keep her detective skills sharp. Then it all goes sideways. Nemesis Dina gets hold of an embarrassing photo, and the person who handed it over was Casey's best friend Jan. On top of that, Casey's parents are keeping a secret that's about to change everything. It's a lot for one aspiring detective to untangle, and this time a magnifying glass might not be enough. Healy's distinctive geometric art style and comic timing are back in full force — the kind of graphic novel that's easy to devour in one sitting and immediately want to reread. Ages 7–10Hardcover
