Kassy O'Roarke, Cub Reporter - (Pet Detective Mysteries) by Kelly Oliver (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Hone critical thinking skills while learning about animals, friendship, and the importance of generosity.

Strong sense of middle-school humor!" --BlueInk Review

Apollo the cougar cub goes missing from Lemon Tree petting zoo.

Can twelve-year-old Kassy O'Roarke outsmart the dogcatcher and find him before Animal Control does?

When her pesky little brother Percy and his key-stealing ferret try to help, the trouble begins.

Can Kassy and Percy rescue Apollo and save the petting zoo without being grounded for life?

Kassy cracks riddles, detects clues, and solves a whole zoo of animal trouble. Along the way, she learns that it's not what you have but what you give that matters most.

Winner of a Reader's Choice Award for Best Children's Mystery. Winner of the New York Book Award for Children's Literature. Finalist for a Silver Falchion Award for Best Children's Mystery. Full of adorable illustrations, riddles, and a whole lot of fun.

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Review Quotes

"Strong sense of middle-school humor." -BlueInk Review

"A juicy middle grade mystery in which a young investigator learns that it's okay to be vulnerable." -Foreword Reviews

"[Will] entertain both animal and mystery lovers of all ages. Most highly recommended!"-Reader's Favorite Reviews

"This is a purely enjoyable adventure filled with memorable characters, an endearing protagonist, and a lot of heart." -US Review of Books

For everyone who's into adventure, mystery, and a whole bunch of Middle-Grade fun, this first in series does the trick! Beware, you won't want to set this book down anytime soon. 5-Star Review-Chanticleer Reviews

"Where was Kassy when I was growing up? With jokes, riddles, puzzles, and mysteries for to solve, this series is sure to provide hours of entertainment. These books will hone reasoning skills while also being lots of fun. I highly recommend this collection for any budding sleuth!"

-Claire Katz, director of the Philosophy for Children Texas Program and the Philosophy Camp for Teens and Tweens

"Kassy O'Roarke is even more exciting than the Mysterious Benedict Society! The books make you feel like you're really inside the adventure, like you're really a part of it. The mysteries have many fun animals and twists. These are excellent books for young journalists and detectives! The activity book adds lots of fun coloring pages, riddles, and small mysteries for you to solve!" -Mila Neely, Fan Review

"I love these mysteries! You never know what happens next. I like that Kassy is adventurous." -Audrey Ghadirian, Fan Review