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Inspector Cito (diminutive of Inspector because he is very small), the detective who is famous throughout the world for his ingenuity and his love for Spanish omelette, works for the Department of Strange, Mysterious and Super Difficult Cases with the help of Chinese sergeant Wee Chou Fear (playing with the name to sound like “Without fear”).
Arguments, topics and values
Antonio Iturbe was looking for crime fiction for his 5 and 7 years-old children. He is a big fan of detective and crime fiction but he was surprised not to find books of the genre for first readers. Therefore, he decided to create Cito.
Thought for the younger ages, we find easy but clever cases with clues to the solutions. With a plain sense of humour and white jokes, it’s a book that even parents will enjoy reading it to their children.
Our main character, Inspector Cito, has all the topics of detectives. He is as clumsy and funny as French character Inspector Clouseau, his magnifying glass looks like a gadget from Inspector Gadget and his devotion for food is a clear nod to Antonio Vázquez Montalban’s detective gourmet character, Pepe Caravalho, and consequently, Andrea Camalleri’s detective, Montalbano.
There is no violence and no discrimination (the Chinese assistant is much more clever than the chaotic Cito). The text makes the reader think as it gives the clues hidden in the plot.
The illustrator, Alex Omist, has created a perfect job for the target. Illustrations are strong in line and clean in form and colours but at the same time are full of small details, as required for observation on that reading stage.
Moreover, observation is a clue on investigation and a basic ability to become a detective!!
THE PRESS
“The chemistry between the two different characters works very well. Half way between the album and the book, the illustrations are a key piece of this collection” Leer, 1/02/2008
“An excellent humorous approach. Iturbe plays with all the topics of the genre, avoiding violence and unnecessary gruesomeness and focusing on wit, deduction talents and shrewdness of detectives.” Babelia, El País, 15/03/2010
“Short sentences and well set out, supported by the appropriate illustrations” Qué leer, 01/01/2008
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