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Detective Duck: The Case of the Strange Splash (Detective Duck #1)

Series: Detective Duck
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Detective Duck: The Case of the Strange Splash is an engaging children's mystery where the clever Detective Duck embarks on a whimsical adventure to uncover the source of mysterious splashes in his once-peaceful pond. As he gathers clues and meets quirky characters along the way, the charming tale promotes teamwork and problem-solving skills. This intriguing narrative offers a delightful exploration of curiosity and determination, perfect for young readers.
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You might like this book if you enjoy fun and engaging mysteries with quirky characters. Young readers will be delighted by the adventurous Detective Duck, who uses wit and cleverness to solve the case. It's a fantastic choice for children who love animals and detective stories, providing a perfect mix of humour and suspense.

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Detective Duck: The Case of the Strange Splash (Detective Duck #1)

"Willow Feathers McBeaver, aka Detective Duck, and her pond animal pals investigate puzzling mysteries caused by human disruptions to their habitat."--

A full-color chapter book adventure about a young duck detective, from the bestselling creators Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver, and Dan Santat

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From New York Times bestselling creators—Emmy Award–winning actor Henry Winkler, children’s book author Lin Oliver, and Caldecott Medal–winning author-illustrator Dan Santat—comes Detective Duck: The Case of the Strange Splash, a hilarious, full-colour chapter book adventure.

Willow Feathers McBeaver, aka Detective Duck, is a crime-solving (and very precocious) little duck. She and her animal pals live on beautiful Dogwood Pond, which is adjacent to Lazy Days, a human campground in New England. A pristine spot with clear water, abundant wildlife, and shady willow trees, Dogwood Pond is encountering puzzling problems—mysteries that arise from human-caused disruptions in nature such as water pollution, garbage, warming climate, and human encroachment.

Fortunately, Detective Duck is on the job, solving these puzzling mysteries before they get out of hand and destroy their habitat! Armed with her ever-present satchel for collecting clues, her logical mind, and endless curiosity, she boldly goes where no pond creature has before, determined to unravel the mysteries and solve any environmental problem that besets her beloved Dogwood Pond!

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Detective Duck: The Case of the Strange Splash presents a thrilling mystery for young readers, praised for its engaging pacing and cliffhanger chapter endings. The book’s message about respecting the environment is well-received, and it's considered a promising start to a delightful series, appealing to mystery enthusiasts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419755132

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 November 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Amulet Books

Illustration: Full-color illustrations throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 165.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 80

About the Author

Henry Winkler is an Emmy Award–winning actor, writer, director, and producer who has created some of the most iconic TV roles, including Arthur “the Fonz” Fonzarelli on Happy Days and Gene Cousineau on Barry.
Lin Oliver is a children’s book writer and a writer and producer for both TV and film. She is the cofounder of the Society of Children’s Books Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and currently manages its charitable division.
Dan Santat is the New York Times–bestselling author of more than 100 books for children, including Are We There Yet?, After the Fall, and The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, for which he won the Caldecott Medal. He lives in Southern California with his wife, two kids, and many, many pets.

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