Get ready to join Hitch the Hedgehog and his sidekick, Vinnie the Rat, on a whirlwind adventure that proves even the smallest creatures can solve the biggest mysteries. This charming, hilarious, and fully illustrated chapter book will captivate young readers and encourage their problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
It's merry-go-round mischief for Hitch the hedgehog! Hitch, a shrewd and edgy hedgehog detective, and his food-loving sidekick, Vinnie, are back with another mystery to solve: someone's stolen the wooden cheetah from the City Zoo's carousel, and, according to Vinnie, "The longer it takes to pinpoint those pranksters who took that cheetah, the
more animals they'll likely steal, which could mean
more pinching,
more plundering,
more pilfering! IT'LL TURN WILD AROUND HERE!"
A wild and ruckus-filled zoo is exactly what Hitch does
not want, so he agrees to postpone his nap and solve the case. But that's easier said than done. From sneaky meerkats to a dramatic cabbage-eating contest, Hitch and Vinnie must navigate a series of comical and challenging events to catch the culprits and let Hitch take a nap, once and for all.
Through clever deduction, teamwork, and a few hilarious mishaps, Hitch and Vinnie manage to outwit the thieves and restore order to the carousel. Their journey is filled with witty dialogue, humorous illustrations, and engaging twists that keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Hedgehog Whodunit: The Carousel Caper is a delightful and engaging chapter book that encourages young readers to solve puzzles and think critically. It's sure to inspire budding detectives and provide animal enthusiasts with endless enjoyment.
Heather Preusser earned a BA in English and art history from Williams College, an MA in education from the University of Colorado, and an MFA in creative writing from the University of Southern Maine. When not writing, Heather teaches high school English, bikes the European countryside, and attempts to learn ridiculously long German words. She and her husband reside in Colorado.
Gal Weizman was born in Jerusalem, dreaming of flying above the white stone houses of her neighborhood like Peter Pan. As she grew older and became more acquainted with the laws of gravity, she had to abandon that plan. Instead, she devised a different way to never grow up: she attended Bezalel Academy of Arts and learned to draw. Gal loves to illustrate animals and creatures, and to see her creations come to life as they experience all those often funny, at times touching, and occasionally awkward situations that inhabit the colorful world of fiction. Her illustrations are bouncing through games and TV shows, they sit on packaging and live in various children's books around the globe ... and sometimes, one hides under her drawing board, waiting to be teased out into the light. They are playful creatures, so please be kind to them, she loves them all.
