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Dakota Crumb and the Secret Bookshop: A Tiny Treasure Hunt

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Dakota Crumb and the Secret Bookshop: A Tiny Treasure Hunt is a delightful children's adventure story featuring a mouse named Dakota Crumb. Dakota embarks on a thrilling nocturnal journey through a marvellous bookshop, seeking hidden treasures. Her adventure is all about solving riddles and uncovering secrets, promising an exciting and whimsical literary adventure for young readers.
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You might enjoy this enchanting children's book if you love mysteries and imaginative adventures. Its engaging story is perfect for young readers who appreciate the thrill of a treasure hunt and the magic of discovering secrets in unexpected places. The clever and brave protagonist invites children to explore and uncover hidden delights, making it an ideal choice for those who enjoy engaging tales with imaginative settings.

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Ooh la la! Tiny, intrepid Dakota Crumb is back—hunting for bookish treasure in the City of Light.

In a second rollicking adventure, petite mouse treasure-hunter Dakota Crumb has been summoned abroad for a top-secret mission: to help her cousin locate a rare and priceless book. Armed with a mysterious note and clues to guide her through the unexpected perils of a charming Parisian bookshop, Dakota uses her sharp eyes and a knack for scaling heights to make a surprising discovery: a roomful of fellow mice gathered to celebrate—her!

Readers will revel in a seek-and-find challenge that sends them back to pore over dynamic spreads in search of even more treasures.

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Dakota Crumb and the Secret Bookshop: A Tiny Treasure Hunt enchants young readers with its playful story of a mouse investigator on a treasure hunt in Paris. The book is noted for its interactive seek-and-find element, encouraging children to revisit its pages to discover hidden objects. The illustrations are praised for their lively portrayal of mice and the stunning depiction of Paris, offering an engaging adventure for keen-eyed young readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781536223309

Publisher: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Kelly Murphy
  • Illustrated by Kelly Murphy

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 281.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 454g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Jamie Michalak is the author of Dakota Crumb: Tiny Treasure Hunter, illustrated by Kelly Murphy; the Frank and Bean books, illustrated by Bob Kolar; the Joe and Sparky series, illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz; and many other acclaimed titles for young readers. She lives in Rhode Island.

Kelly Murphy is the award-winning author-illustrator of The Boll Weevil Ball and illustrator of Dakota Crumb: Tiny Treasure Hunter by Jamie Michalak; Creepy Monsters, Sleepy Monsters and Romping Monsters, Stomping Monsters, both by Jane Yolen; and many other picture books and chapter books. She lives in Rhode Island.

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