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A to Z Animal Mysteries #1: The Absent Alpacas

by Ron Roy

An alpaca mystery at the Maine State Fair

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An alpaca mystery at the Maine State Fair

A costume contest sets the stage for a missing-animal case when only one alpaca remains at the Maine State Fair. Abbi, her dog Barkley, and friends Lydia and Daniel take up the search, making clues and investigation the heart of this first entry in the A to Z Animal Mysteries series. The alphabet-themed framing connects the animal subject to a child-friendly chapter-book mystery, with the missing alpacas providing a clear puzzle to follow.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young readers ages 9–12 interested in animal-centered mysteries.
  • Children beginning chapter books, especially those who enjoy clue-hunting stories.

Themes

Animal mysteriesClue-finding and investigationFriendshipMaine State Fair

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Book overview

Solve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Young clue hunters Abbi, Daniel, and Lydia sniff out the mystery behind a group of missing alpacas. Inspired by Ron Roy's beloved A to Z Mysteries series, this spin-off is perfect for budding young chapter-book readers--and future detectives!

A is for ALPACAS . . .

It's time for the alpaca costume contest, and Abigail "Abbi" Wallace is excited to see it at the Maine State Fair. But there's only one alpaca left--the rest are missing! What sent the alpacas packing? Abbi; her dog, Barkley; and her friends Lydia and Daniel are ready to sniff out this mystery!

DON'T MISS the original A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy, starting with The Absent Author!
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