Nancy Drew, Girl Detective #8: Global Warning (by Stefan Petrucha)

While trying to solve the mystery, Nancy and her pals come face-to-face with a komodo dragon in the desert dome, dodge Sasquatch in the alpine dome, and finally, bundle up to fight off the Abominable Snowman in the arctic. The snowman backs into the temperature controls and turns on the heat, causing the ice to melt and the animals to start to overheat. Once they're all safely corralled in the infirmary, Nancy discovers a clue that just might identify the culprit who's reeking havoc, and in return save the park.

Our mystery-solving heroine is at it again -- but this time she's sporting a modern, salmon-colored hairdo; big, anime-inspired blue eyes; and tall, fashion-forward boots. Although her image has changed over the decades, her spirit remains the same. In this eighth graphic novel in the series, she uses her proactive problem-solving skills and quick thinking to get to the bottom of the mystery. It's too bad the art -- skillfully crafted in anime style by Sho Murase -- is the only thing that makes this novel stand out.

There are a few educational lessons about the environment and such, but they usually feel preachy and out of place ("I was impressed to see that despite all of her money, she drove a little hybrid, almost like mine!").