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Horace & Bunwinkle: The Case of the Rascally Raccoon
Author(s): PJ Gardner

The second book in a young middle grade mystery-adventure series about Horace, an anxious Boston Terrier, and Bunwinkle, an exuberant potbellied pig, who team up to solve crimes in their barnyard and local neighborhoodperfect for fans of Mercy Watson, The Trouble with Chickens, and A Boy Called Bat.

Horace is flying high after solving the pet-tectives’ first mystery. But Bunwinkle just hasnt been herselfshes scared all the time and is too embarrassed to tell anyone.

Before they can work on getting Bunwinkles confidence back, a new case lands in their lapswell, actually their trash canswhen Shoo the raccoon asks for help. The neighborhood humans think hes behind a series of garbage upheavals and home break-insbut he swears hes innocent. Just because people call him a trash bandit doesnt mean he is one.

To make matters worse, while the pet-tectives are trying to clear Shoos name, they learn that Eleanor is having money problems. She hopes to solve them by starting a community Farmers Market in the back field. The neighbors seem excited to help at first but then, one by one, they suddenly drop out.

With time running out, can the pet-tectives solve the mysteries and save Shoo and the Homestead?

Review(s):
Praise for Horace & Bunwinkle:Gardners debut tale of mystery and (eventual) bucolic bliss brings to mind Joan Carris and Noah Z. Jones Bed & Biscuit series. Graduates of the Mercy Watson books will also feel right at home. Mottrams occasional illustrations just add to the charm.This kicks off a series, and readers will be glad to know that this piggie and pooch will pair up again.
“I know a thing or two about animals who investigate mysteries, and Horace and Bunwinkle have what it takes, doing so with pluck and charm. Kids will be delighted by the curiosity and caring natures of these adorable, adoptive, crime-solving siblings!”
Horace and Bunwinkle are a delightful pair. Sweet and funny, their antics will keep young readers eagerly turning the page.
Meet Horace and Bunwinkle, two unlikely friends and Pet-tectives! This funny, charming duo will leave readers eager for more.

ISBN:9780062946577