Penguin, 2021

Meet Dino Detective and Awesome Possum: the sister-and-brother duo who are on the hunt for the next big case! Designed to engage early readers, this story combines charming characters with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids’ confidence and create lifelong readers!

The Case of the Nibbled Pizza. When Grandma Thunderclaps’s pizza is found with all the pepperoni missing, who’s to blame? Dad’s been at work, Grandma’s a strict vegetarian, and everyone knows Plant couldn’t be the culprit… So with a thirst for the truth, and a hunger for justice (and pizza), our heroes are on the case!

The Case of the Missing Socks. When Awesome Possum notices yet another sock has gone missing in the wash, his suspicions are raised. He senses foul play. If they aren’t in the laundry… who could be taking them? Feels like the perfect case for Dino Detective and Awesome Possum Private Eyes!

With full-color illustrations on every page, this humorous story is perfect for kids just beginning to read on their own. The short chapters, early vocabulary, and amusing illustrations make reading easy and fun! Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.

“A surprising treat of a whodunnit.”- Booklist

“A generous slice of wacky, with savoury bits of good detective work melted in.”- Kirkus Reviews

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