Two owl detectives solve an Easter mystery in this installment of a charming early reader series, perfect for fans of the Owl Diaries.
In the sixth book in the Wallace and Grace series, the owls investigate a mysterious egg that appears in the wrong nest. These best friends are partners in the Night Owl Detective Agency and work together to solve mysteries! When the robins discover a mysterious egg in their nest, they hire Wallace and Grace to track down where it came from. Tricky clues lead to a bunny, a bear, and even a mouse--but none of those animals lay eggs. Time is running out! Can Wallace and Grace find out whooo the mystery egg belongs to and get it back to the right nest before it hatches? Young readers will delight in the funny, accessible story, the perfect pathway to chapter books.Laura Zarrin spent her childhood in the St. Louis area exploring creeks, woods, and attic closets, with plenty of tree climbing and digging for artifacts in the backyard all in preparation for her future career as an archeologist. She never became one because she realized she's much happier drawing. Laura lives in Silicon Valley in California with her very logical husband and teen sons, and their illogical dog, Cody.
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"This cupcake mystery should make readers hungry for Wallace and Grace's newest case . . . . With a little humor and its resourceful boy and girl owl friends, this provides a comfortable experience for newly independent readers." --Kirkus Reviews, on WALLACE AND GRACE AND THE CUPCAKE CAPER
"The illustrations are colorful and engaging, and there is a good balance between words and illustrations so new readers will be encouraged. . . . Fans of Rebecca Elliott's "Owl Diaries" will flock to this adorable new series." --School Library Journal, on WALLACE AND GRACE AND THE CUPCAKE CAPER "Zarrin's cozy color artwork and Alexander's chirpy narrative energize a story that highlights the rewards of mutual respect, collaboration, and friendship." --Publishers Weekly, on WALLACE AND GRACE TAKE THE CASE