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Horace & Bunwinkle: The Case Of The Fishy Faire
By (Author) Pj Gardner
Illustrated by David Mottram
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
HarperCollins
2nd October 2024
United States
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Farm animals
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction
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Paperback
192
Width 132mm, Height 193mm, Spine 12mm
132g
The final book in a young middle grade mystery-adventure series about Horace, an anxious Boston Terrier, and Bunwinkle, an exuberant potbellied pig, who team up to solve crimes in their barnyard and neighborhood. Perfect for fans ofA Boy CalledBat, Wedgie & Gizmo, and the Mercy Watson series!
In this third mystery, the pet-tective duo must solve a series of crimes at the local Renaissance Faire. Perfect for fans of Mercy Watson, The Trouble with Chickens, and A Boy Called Bat.
Life is never quiet at the Homestead. First, it was disappearing animals, then a power-hungry dairy queen. Now its a Renaissance Faire, a noisy, stinky spectaclethat drives Horace to distraction. Bunwinkle, on the other hand, cant get enough of the festivitiesshe loves the thrilling jousts, the court intrigue...and especially the pickles on a stick.
But when Eleanor and Clarys ice cream buckets are stolen and several of the food stalls are vandalized, its clear that theres something fishy going on at the faire. And suddenly the pet-tectives find themselves with a new case on their hands.
One things for certain: Theres no shortage of suspects. From Wendell, the nosy vegetable vendor, to Dean, the alpaca farmer whos been getting a bit too close to Eleanor, to Uta Hawken, a Shakespeare-spouting red-tailed hawk, the culprit could be anyone.
Can the pet-tectives solve this royally tough case before the faire is ruined...or worse
Praise for Horace & Bunwinkle: "Gardner's debut tale of mystery and (eventual) bucolic bliss brings to mind Joan Carris and Noah Z. Jones' Bed & Biscuit series. Graduates of the Mercy Watson books will also feel right at home. Mottram's occasional illustrations just add to the charm....This kicks off a series, and readers will be glad to know that this piggie and pooch will pair up again." -- Kirkus Reviews
PRAISE FOR Horace & Bunwinkle: "I know a thing or two about animals who investigate mysteries, and Horace and Bunwinkle have what it takes, doing so with pluck and charm. Kids will be delighted by the curiosity and caring natures of these adorable, adoptive, crime-solving siblings!" -- John Patrick Green, New York Times-bestselling writer and artist of InvestiGators
PRAISE FOR Horace & Bunwinkle: "Horace and Bunwinkle are a delightful pair. Sweet and funny, their antics will keep young readers eagerly turning the page." -- Suzanne Selfors, bestselling author of Wedgie & Gizmo and The Imaginary Veterinary Series
PRAISE FOR Horace & Bunwinkle: "Meet Horace and Bunwinkle, two unlikely friends and Pet-tectives! This funny, charming duo will leave readers eager for more." -- Bobbie Pyron, author of the award-winning A Dog's Way Home and critically acclaimed Stay
PJ Gardner is the author of the middle grade Horace & Bunwinkle series. She lives in Southern California with her husband and sons, as well as her Boston terriers, Rosie and Rocky. Visit her at pjgardnerswitzer.com. David Mottram is a full-time illustrator living in Ohio. His previous books include The New Kitten, Wordy Birdy, and Mighty Tug. Dave enjoys family adventures with his wife, daughter, and Gracie the black lab.