Malcolm Under the Stars

Book #2 in the Malcolm series

A rare coin and code spark a mystery that could endanger the school.

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272 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Malcolm the rat faces a new mystery at McKenna School when a rare coin and cryptic code surface. As he ventures into the perilous outside world, Malcolm encounters shady figures, potential allies, and old foes. With the Midnight Academy's help, he must unravel the mystery to protect the school. Can Malcolm solve the puzzle before time runs out? Join him on this thrilling adventure filled with unexpected twists and high stakes.

From the publisher

Now that Snip the cat is gone (but hardly forgotten), the classroom animals of the Midnight Academy are ready for things to get back to normal at the McKenna School. After all, protecting nutters (students) and lankies (teachers) is an around-the-clock job! When a rare coin and a strange code are uncovered in the school, Malcolm and the Academy have another mystery on their paws. To find answers, Malcolm ventures into the dangerous outside world full of shady characters, new friends, and old enemies. Can Malcolm solve the mystery and save the school before it’s too late? Join Malcolm and company as they take on their most challenging assignment yet. Illustrated with black-and-white line drawings by Brian Lies, author and illustrator of the New York Times bestsellers Bats at the Beach, Bats at the Library, and Bats at the Ballgame, this engaging novel will have readers rooting for Malcolm as they try to solve the mystery alongside him.

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