Uncover the mysteries of Bikini Bottom in an all-new middle-grade series featuring SpongeBob SquarePants and his friends—now in paperback! SpongeBob SquarePants is on the case in this new middle-grade series. On the eve of a mayoral event happening at the Krusty Krab, Patrick Star goes missing! With no one willing to help find him, SpongeBob and Squidward put on their best detective gear and hit the case themselves. But as their investigation leads them to the darkest corners of Bikini Bottom, unknown secrets about SpongeBob’s best friend are quickly revealed. Energetic and fast-paced with plenty of kid-friendly humor, Find a Missing Star, the first in the SpongeBob SquarePants Mysteries series, is a great read for new and longtime fans of the hit TV series.