The Flytrap Snaps

By Johanna Knox
Illustrated by Sabrina Malcolm
Hinterlands, 2011
Paperback $22

Kids are often fascinated with carnivorous plants and will enjoy this first volume in The Fly Papers mystery-adventure series. Spencer buys a Venus flytrap plant called Dion, but discovers it’s no ordinary plant; soon Dion is talking and planning his career as a horror movie star. Spencer gets involved in a mystery involving carnivorous plants, the missing scientist who bred Dion, and the villainous Jimmy Jangle and his blundering henchwomen. Excitement and humour make a fine mix for eight to 12-year-olds. Follow the blog for more information about carnivorous plants: http://theflypapersbooks.blogspot.com/. Ages eight to 12.