The Real McCoys

Her name’s Moxie. Moxie McCoy. Bold, opinionated, and haplessly self-confident, the world’s greatest fourth-grade detective faces her biggest challenge! When someone kidnaps beloved school mascot Eddie the Owl, Moxie is on the case—but she’s forced to fly solo now that her best friend (and crime-solving partner) has moved away. Moxie must interview her classmates—both as potential new best friends and as possible suspects. She finds clues and points fingers but can’t save the owl on her own. Enter Moxie’s little brother, Milton. Quiet, cautious, and boring as a butter knife, he’s a good listener. Can the Real McCoys form an unlikely alliance and solve the crime of the century? Bursting with interactive illustrations on every page, Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr’s delivers clever storytelling, laugh-out-loud humor, and heartwarming insight. This is the first book in a series. "Readers will breeze through this ingenious combination of text and art, eager for Moxie and Milton’s next case." — , "Swanson’s witty text is enhanced exponentially by Behr’s bold, original artwork to create a uniquely told whodunit with wide appeal. . . . An exceptional book." — "Delightfully topsy-turvy . . . readers will hope to see more of both siblings soon." — "An exceptional middle-grade read packed with giggles for young sleuths who love to explore a little off the beaten path." —