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Where's Apollo: A Pet Detective Mystery for Kids
Paperback
Series: Pet Detective Mysteries for Kids, Book 2
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Dec 19 2025
Pages: 102
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.26 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Sharpen critical thinking skills while exploring animals, friendship, and the power of generosity.
Apollo the cougar cub is the star of the Lemon Tree Petting Zoo. But he's still missing and animal control is hot on his trail. If they catch him first, the zoo could lose its most treasured resident and get shut down forever.
Worse yet, Kassy's little brother Percy has gone missing too, along with Freddie, his ferret.Kassy has a reporter's instincts and a knack for solving mysteries. She's determined to track down Apollo, break the story, and save the zoo. But first, she's got to find her little brother.
But this case won't be easy.
There are too many clues.. Time is running out. And the dog catcher is closing in.
Kassy must rely on sharp observation, clever puzzle-solving, and real detective smarts to follow Apollo's trail and save her brother.
Is she up to the challenge?
Can she outsmart animal control and bring Apollo home safely?
Perfect for readers ages 7-12, this fast-paced mystery is a heartwarming adventure the whole family will enjoy.
Join the adventure filled with animals, riddles, and quality entertainment for kids of all ages. 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 AWARDSGrand 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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