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The Cracked Cookie Code: A Funny Cozy Mystery Chapter Book for Kids
Hardcover
Series: Bugville Sleuth Society, Book 1
Chapter BooksGeneral Juvenile Fiction
ISBN13: 9781666001853
Publisher: Big Blue Sky Press for Kids
Published: May 19 2026
Pages: 70
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Who's crunching the alphabet cookies-and why do the crumbs spell H-A-P-P-Y?
Snack time at B. Havior School is suddenly suspicious. Half-eaten alphabet cookies. Weird bite marks. Frosting smears. And letters that seem to spell... a message?
Is it a hungry prankster? A cookie-loving ghost? Or something even sneakier?
Enter the Bugville Sleuth Society!
- Lass Ladybug launches a full investigation (clipboard included).
- Dag Dragonfly goes undercover with sunglasses and a fork.
- Buster Bee volunteers for cookie tasting-strictly for evidence, of course.
As the clues get sweeter-and stranger-the trio uncovers a surprise that proves not every mystery needs a villain. Sometimes, the truth is the kindest gift of all.
A hilarious and heartwarming chapter book full of bug-sized suspense, teamwork, and frosted clues.
Perfect for ages 6-9, early readers, classrooms, and mystery-loving kids who enjoy:
- Cozy, funny mysteries with emotional depth
- Characters who model empathy, friendship, and inclusion
- Satisfying twists with feel-good endings
- Laugh-out-loud lines, clever clues, and snack-sized chapters
Educator-Approved:
- Guided reading level: 500-620L
- Aligns with social-emotional learning themes and classroom discussion
A Note from R. Stanek:
In Bugville, laughter and kindness go hand in hand. This story is about paying attention-to clues, to feelings, to the quiet kids who don't always speak up. I hope the Sleuth Society makes your young reader smile, think, and believe that even small bugs can do big things. - R. Stanek
Bugville Sleuth Society: Book 1
Where every mistake is a lesson, every clue sparkles, and teamwork solves even the stickiest (and glitteriest) situations.
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