Wallace and Grace and the Mystery Egg - by Heather Alexander (Paperback)

About the Book

"The owls investigate a mysterious egg that appears in the wrong nest. These best friends are partners in the Night Owl Detective Agency and work together to solve mysteries! When the robins discover a mysterious egg in their nest, they hire Wallace and Grace to track down where it came from. Tricky clues lead to a bunny, a bear, and even a mouse--but none of those animals lay eggs. Time is running out! Can Wallace and Grace find out whooo the mystery egg belongs to and get it back to the right nest before it hatches?"--

Book Synopsis

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

In the sixth book in the Wallace and Grace series, the owls investigate a mysterious egg that appears in the wrong nest.

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

When the robins discover a mysterious egg in their nest, they hire Wallace and Grace to track down where it came from. Tricky clues lead to a bunny, a bear, and even a mouse--but none of those animals lay eggs. Time is running out! Can Wallace and Grace find out whooo the mystery egg belongs to and get it back to the right nest before it hatches?

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

Review Quotes

"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

About the Author

Heather Alexander is the the author of many books for young readers. She lives in Los Angeles with her family and beagle puppy. She loves solving mysteries and doing art projects. When she was a kid, her favorite color was purple. Now it's blue. But sometimes it's yellow, too.
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