Wallace and Grace and the Owl-o-ween Mystery: A Halloween Book

by Heather Alexander, Laura Zarrin (Illustrator)

Overview

Two owl detectives solve a Halloween mystery in this installment of a charming early reader series, perfect for fans of the Owl Diaries.

In the fourth book in the Wallace and Grace series, the two owl detectives are confronted with a Halloween costume contest catastrophe when three contestants all claim credit for the same idea.

These best friends are partners in the Night Owl Detective Agency and work together to solve mysteries!

When Lukas the fox, Ava the opossum, and Mateo the squirrel all show up to the Owl-o-ween party with the same costume, no one knows whooo had the idea first—or whooo should win the delicious boo-berry pie. Can Wallace and Grace uncover clues to solve this costume mystery?

Young readers will delight in this accessible Halloween story, the perfect pathway to chapter books.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781547616138
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	09/03/2024
Series:	Wallace and Grace
Pages:	80
Sales rank:	208,505
Product dimensions:	5.85(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

Heather Alexander is the author of many books for young readers, including the Amazing Stardust Friends series. She lives with her family and new beagle puppy in Los Angeles. Every night, she watches a frisky squirrel and a silly opossum (her family calls him Pete) crawl along the top of their fence—and can't help but wonder about their exciting nocturnal adventures.

www.heatheralexanderbooks.com

Laura Zarrin is an illustrator by day and a detective by night. She is often called upon to solve mysteries for her family. She's been known to find lost shoes and lost homework and to discover who ate the last chocolate chip cookie. When she's not solving mysteries, she spends her time drawing, reading, drinking really strong iced tea, and eating fig Newtons. She lives in Northern California with her husband, their two sons, and her assistant, Cody the Chihuahua.

www.laurazarrinstudios.com

@Laura Zarrin

Editorial Reviews

This cupcake mystery should make readers hungry for Wallace and Grace's newest case . . . . With a little humor and its resourceful boy and girl owl friends, this provides a comfortable experience for newly independent readers.” —Kirkus Reviews, on WALLACE AND GRACE AND THE CUPCAKE CAPER

“The illustrations are colorful and engaging, and there is a good balance between words and illustrations so new readers will be encouraged. . . . Fans of Rebecca Elliott's "Owl Diaries" will flock to this adorable new series.” —School Library Journal, on WALLACE AND GRACE AND THE CUPCAKE CAPER

“Zarrin's cozy color artwork and Alexander's chirpy narrative energize a story that highlights the rewards of mutual respect, collaboration, and friendship.” —Publishers Weekly, on WALLACE AND GRACE TAKE THE CASE

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