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Buried Gold: A Pet Detective Mystery for Kids
Paperback
Series: Pet Detective Mysteries for Kids, Book 4
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Dec 19 2025
Pages: 104
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.26 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A missing cockapoo. A hidden key. And a treasure map lost for a century.
Twelve-year-old Kassy O'Roarke runs a pet detective agency out of the storage closet behind her best friend's mom's bakery. It's not glamorous-but when cats and dogs start vanishing near the Lemon Tree Petting Zoo, business is booming.While searching for a missing pet, Kassy, her pesky little brother, and Freddie the ferret stumble upon a hidden key... and a treasure map tied to real Tennessee history. Suddenly, the case gets a lot bigger.
With a mysterious new kid next door, the dog-catcher on the prowl, and clues leading all over town, Kassy must race to solve the riddles, rescue the missing animals, and uncover the truth behind the lost treasure-before everything slips through her fingers.
A fast-paced mystery packed with animals, puzzles, humor, and heart, this irresistible adventure is perfect for readers ages 7-12 who love clever clues, brave kids, and stories where curiosity always wins.
PRAISE FOR THE PET DETECTIVE MYSTERIES Filled with finely created characters, both human and animal, this brisk little novel is a spellbinder, one that is bound to gather a very strong audience committed to the series. -San Francisco Review of Books A juicy middle grade mystery in which a young investigator learns that it's okay to be vulnerable. -Foreword Reviews Perfect for early middle schoolers, who will easily identity with Kassy. Strong sense of middle-school humor! -BlueInk Review Will entertain both animal and mystery lovers of all ages. It's most highly recommended. Five-star review! -Reader's Favorite A whole lot of fun-and delivers in every way an adventure story should! A heartwarming world populated with believable characters who feel like people you know. -Sarah Scheele, Reader's Favorite For everyone who's into adventure, mystery, and a whole bunch of Middle-Grade fun, this first in series does the trick! Beware, you won't want to set this book down anytime soon. -Chanticleer Reviews A purely enjoyable adventure filled with memorable characters, an endearing protagonist, and a lot of heart. Any reader will find much to enjoy here as well as a foundation for many books to come.-The US Review of Books A magnificent middle-grade story that will captivate readers with an exciting plot, relatable narrator, plenty of laughs, and a sprinkling of lessons. I loved this character and this book - so will you and your kids. -BookTrib Review Kassy O'Roarke is a modern day Nancy Drew. I love Kassy. The themes of loyalty and friendship are strong...making this the perfect middle grade novel. I adore this book and cannot wait to purchase it for my students. They are going to love it! -Librarian_Fitz Bookstagrammer Delightful from beginning to the end, Kassy O'Roarke (Cub Reporter) by Kelly Oliver is a fabulous, middle-grade mystery adventure you won't want to miss. Kids Lit Cafe WINNER OF MULTIPLE AWARDS
Grand Prize Gertrude Warner Award for Best Children's Literature
Silver Falchion Finalist Best Children's Mystery
Reader's Choice Award for Children's Literature
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