A Sleuth of Bears A Murder of Crows

By Tray Joseph

Book Overview

A WITTY WHODUNIT MYSTERY WITH A HILARIOUS TWIST

There's a murder mystery in The Forest: two birds appear to have been killed with one stone. No one knows who did it, how they did it, or why. It's up to The Captain and his team of sleuths to gather clues, question witnesses, and crack the case.

Children will be introduced to several collective nouns along the way, and may even notice many literary devices being used in this amazing detective book written in verse. A Sleuth of Bears A Murder of Crows is a hilarious twist on the classic idiom: "Kill two birds with one stone."

Meet the Author

Tray Joseph is an author, illustrator, screenwriter, and rapper from Louisiana, now residing in Georgia. As a young boy, he loved dressing up as Sherlock Holmes, complete with a deerstalker hat and a matching trench coat. He tried to wear this costume every day-even during the summer. Fast forward to today Joseph remains a huge fan of detective shows and stories. His book, A Sleuth of Bears A Murder of Crows, originated from his love of detective stories and wordplay, and it has since developed into an engaging work written in verse, accompanied by captivating illustrations.

How to Connect with the Author

Tray Joseph and his wife created Clay + Stone to collaborate and share creative, unique, fun, and entertaining books for the entire family. Follow Tray Joseph and his wife @clayandstonemedia to stay up to date on their latest children's books and more.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FFWCZ4V3
• ISBN13: 9798218686925
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Clay + Stone
• Length: 42 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 10 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 7