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Wallace and Grace and the Lost Puppy
By (Author) Heather Alexander
Illustrated by Laura Zarrin
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Bloomsbury Childrens Books
6th January 2026
United States
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction
FIC
Paperback
80
In the third book in the charming Wallace and Grace series, the two owl detectives attempt to help a lost puppy find his way home.
These best friends are partners in the Night Owl Detective Agency and work together to solve mysteries!
When Wallace and Grace are on a scavenger hunt, they stumble upon a puppy named Jasper who can't find his way home. Will the owl detectives be able to follow clues to get the lost puppy home
Young readers will delight in the funny, accessible story, the perfect pathway to chapter books.
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 Elliotts "Owl Diaries" will flock to this adorable new series. * School Library Journal, on WALLACE AND GRACE AND THE CUPCAKE CAPER *
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 *
Zarrins cozy color artwork and Alexanders chirpy narrative energize a story that highlights the rewards of mutual respect, collaboration, and friendship. * Publishers Weekly on WALLACE AND GRACE TAKE THE CASE *
The language is accessible, and full-color cartoonish illustrations . . . Throughout the book are a change from many black-and-white chapter books . . . Wallace and Grace are a good team for the younger set. * Kirkus Reviews on WALLACE AND GRACE TAKE THE CASE *
This gentle mystery supports newly independent readers, with short sentences, repetition, in-text definitions, and color illustrations. Bubbly Grace and keen-eyed Wallace make an ace detective team who ably demonstrate the value of teamwork and friendship. * Booklist on WALLACE AND GRACE TAKE THE CASE *
Heather Alexander is the author of many books for young readers, including the Wallace and Grace and the Amazing Stardust Friends series. She lives with her family in Los Angeles.
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