The Peacock Detectives

By Carly Nugent

Book Overview

Perfect for fans of The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street and Waiting for Normal, this charming middle grade mystery is full of heart, humor, and more than a few surprises.

Eleven-turning-twelve-year-old Cassie is an expert Peacock Detective.

Her sharp eye for details is why the Hudsons from across the street call her every time their pet peacocks wander away.

But there are some things even the greatest Peacock Detective can't figure out, like why her best friend is so angry lately; why her older sister is cutting her hair off; or why her parents are acting like they don't know each other anymore.

Cassie is an expert at solving things. But what's a master detective to do when her whole world is changing, and all the answers are out of reach?

A Quirky Middle Grade Mystery: Cassie Andersen is an expert at finding lost peacocks. But when her own life starts to unravel, she'll have to use her sharp eye for details to solve the toughest case of her life.Navigating Big Family Changes: While Cassie is chasing clues, her family is quietly falling apart. This moving story gently explores serious topics like parental separation and a father's depression with honesty and hope.Unforgettable Friendships: From her science-loving best friend Jonas to her complicated older sister Diana, Cassie is surrounded by characters who feel real, funny, and true to life.A Story Full of Heart and Humor: Perfect for readers who love a book that can make them laugh and cry, often on the same page. Fans of The Vanderbeekers will feel right at home in Cassie's world.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0062896709
• ISBN13: 9780062896704
• Release Date: January 2020
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.8" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7