Max Archer, Kid Detective: The Case of the Recurring Stomachaches
The book handles clinical information with a dose of humor, and includes related activities and a Q&A.; Bennett doesn't shy away from talking about … poop and other icky stuff, topics that some kids and plenty of adults just aren't comfortable talking about. It's not hard to imagine parents using the kid detective's tips to explain their own recurring stomachaches. --The Washington PostWith a casual question-and-answer format and colorful cartoon illustrations, the title follows Max's explanations to Emily and the reader about how digestion takes place and the three main causes of a stomachache: lactose intolerance, stress, and constipation...kids will enjoy learning about basic body functions, which are referenced in a diagram that traces the route of the digestive tract 'from start to rather gross finish.' A final section just for parents adds more. --Booklist