By Gary Chudleigh (author) , Laura Howell (illustrator) Part of the Kelpies series
"Stinky stealing seagulls, underwater espionage, and a secret agent monster on a mission - this lively graphic novel is loaded with laughs and invention."
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March 2026 Debut of the Month
What’s not to love about an action-packed graphic novel in which a secret agent monster of myth embarks on a mission to protect Loch Ness? Created by Gary Chudleigh (the superbly punchy words) and Laura Howell (the brilliantly comic pictures), Secret Agent Nessie: Monster on a Mission sees Nessie and her W.E.T.
(Water Espionage Team) colleagues, genius beaver inventor Bea, and Jelly the bellicose jellyfish, throw themselves into a fast and funny crime-solving caper in Lochbank, “a wee village by Loch Ness”.
The story kicks off with residents’ feathers being ruffled by a flock of greedy, cheeky seagulls stealing their fish suppers (one of the thieving rascals has the audacity to remark that he’s seen the Scottish football team take better shots than Nessie’ attempts to skoosh them down!).
Later, while Nessie and co re-group (Bea helpfully suggests a mindfulness session might help), a tractor is stolen, and so Lochbank’s rainbow-moustached unicorn sheriff calls on Nessie to save the day. The trio’s crime-solving capers really ramp up when their investigation leads them to a mysterious castle on the far side of Loch Ness, and that’s not even the half of the twists and turns this tastily-layered book takes across its energetic pages.
Accompanied by a glossary of Scottish words, and a step-by-step guide to drawing Nugget, the power-and-fish-hungry bird who rules the roost at Urquhart Castle, Secret Agent Nessie is a pun-tastic, fun-tastic bundle of graphic novel glee, and comes heartily recommended for emerging independent readers who love quirky characters, and reluctant readers who respond to fast-paced funniness.
Secret Agent Nessie and her team of friends -- genius inventor Bea the Beaver and quick-stinging Jelly the jellyfish -- are on a mission to keep Loch Ness safe!
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When a gang of squabbling seagulls pulls off a heartless fish-and-chip heist, Nessie and her W.E.T. (Water Espionage Team) pals spring into action. But what monstrous master plan is their bird-brained enemy plotting from the ruins of Urquhart Castle?
Chock full of water fights, bird puns, larger-than-life characters and at least one stolen tractor, Secret Agent Nessie is a laugh-out-loud, full-colour graphic-novel adventure. This bold and wacky tale of underwater espionage and feathered felons is perfect for children aged 6 and up. From the brilliant brain of author Gary Chudleigh (LEGO comics) and the playful pen of illustrator Laura Howell (The Beano).
Gary Chudleigh is an award-winning comic creator from Scotland. He has written several graphic novels, including an adaptation of Terry Pratchett's Thief of Time , and over fifty LEGO comics, spanning franchises such as Spider-Man, Ninjago, Disney Princess, Jurassic World and The Avengers. Gary lives near Dumbarton, Scotland.
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Secret Agent Nessie and her team of friends -- genius inventor Bea the Beaver and quick-stinging Jelly the jellyfish -- are on a mission to keep Loch Ness safe! When a gang of squabbling seagulls pulls off a heartless fish-and-chip heist, Nessie and her W.E.T. (Water Espionage Team) pals spring into action.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Secret Agent Nessie: Monster on a Mission and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
Secret Agent Nessie: Monster on a Mission features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Debuts of the Month, Recommendations, Funny, Animal Stories, Graphic Novels & Comics, Graphic novels, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Superhero stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: styles / traditions
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Secret Agent Nessie: Monster on a Mission was written by Gary Chudleigh and published by Floris Books
Secret Agent Nessie: Monster on a Mission has 46 pages
Yes it is part of Kelpies series
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