{"product_id":"real-mccoys","title":"Real McCoys","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first book in an illustrated middle-grade series in which a precocious detective solves mysteries with her super-smart little brother.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHer name's Moxie. Moxie McCoy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBold, opinionated, and haplessly self-confident, the world's greatest fourth-grade detective faces her biggest challenge! When someone kidnaps beloved school mascot Eddie the Owl, Moxie is on the case--but she's forced to fly solo now that her best friend (and crime-solving partner) has moved away. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMoxie must interview her classmates--both as potential new best friends and as possible suspects. She finds clues and points fingers but can't save the owl on her own. Enter Moxie's little brother, Milton. Quiet, cautious, and boring as a butter knife, he's a good listener. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCan the Real McCoys form an unlikely alliance and solve the crime of the century? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBursting with interactive illustrations on every page, Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr's \u003ci\u003eThe Real McCoys\u003c\/i\u003e delivers clever storytelling, laugh-out-loud humor, and heartwarming insight. This is the first book in a series. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Imprint Book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Readers will breeze through this ingenious combination of text and art, eager for Moxie and Milton's next case.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Swanson's witty text is enhanced exponentially by Behr's bold, original artwork to create a uniquely told whodunit with wide appeal ... An exceptional book.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Delightfully topsy-turvy...readers will hope to see more of both siblings soon.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An exceptional middle-grade read packed with giggles for young sleuths who love to explore a little off the beaten path.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An ingenious new series...an innovative reading experience that surprises and delights. Wordplay, witty descriptions and visual jokes abound.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Swanson and Behr have created a gem with this hilarious elementary-level read with graphic novel tendencies.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This clever, funny, delightful book is just what this crazy world needs. The surprising and inventive interaction between text and illustration shows that two brains are, indeed, better than one--especially when they belong to Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr.\" --Andrea Beaty, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eAda Twist Scientist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn Amazon Best Book of the Month \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection","brand":"Robbi Behr, Matthew Swanson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47473401069804,"sku":"9781250098535","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781250098535.jpg?v=1775316961","url":"https:\/\/intl.allstora.com\/products\/real-mccoys","provider":"Allstora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}