Mystery on the Ostrich Express

Written by Laura James · Illustrated by Emily Fox

Part of the Fabio The World's Greatest Flamingo Detective series

A priceless ruby vanishes on the Ostrich Express. Can a clever flamingo detective solve the mystery?

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128 pages· 5,229 words· Est. 59 min read· 660L

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Bookroo's summary

Fabio, the world's greatest flamingo detective, and his giraffe sidekick Gilbert board the Ostrich Express for a relaxing trip. But when a priceless ruby necklace disappears, their vacation turns into a high-speed mystery. Can Fabio's sharp instincts and Gilbert's keen eye uncover the thief before the train reaches its destination? Join this dynamic duo as they race against time in a whodunit filled with twists and turns. Will they crack the case, or will the thief escape with the treasure? Find out in this delightful, illustrated adventure.

From the publisher

This vibrant, fun illustrated chapter book follows a clever flamingo sleuth and is perfect for fans of CatStronauts and The Bad Guys.

In a small town on the banks of Lake Laloozee lives the world’s greatest flamingo detective. His name is Fabio. He’s not tall or strong, but slight and pink. And he’s very, very clever.

It’s the middle of the summer, so Fabio and his associate Gilbert are looking forward to a relaxing vacation—taking a journey on the fastest train in the world, the Ostrich Express! But just after the conductor calls, “All aboard!”, a very expensive ruby necklace disappears without a trace. And Fabio can never stay away from a whodunit. . . Can Fabio and Gilbert use their snooping skills to solve the case before the train reaches its destination?

This delightful 2-color illustrated chapter book from Laura James, author of the critically acclaimed Pug series, will have animal lovers and would-be detectives laughing out loud.

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