Book Series · 2 Books

The Real McCoys Books

In order from The Real McCoys to Two's a Crowd.

The Real McCoys series is a set of 2 chapter books by Matthew Swanson, published between 2017 and 2018. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 350 pages.

The Real McCoys
Two's a Crowd
The Real McCoys
The Real McCoys
Two's a Crowd
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Real McCoys
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$759
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

The Real McCoys

By Matthew Swanson, Robbi Behr (Illustrator)

A school mascot is kidnapped. Can a detective and her brother crack the case?

352 pages· 35,930 words· Est. 5 hour read
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Summary: Moxie McCoy, a spirited fourth-grade detective, faces her toughest case yet when the school mascot, Eddie the Owl, is kidnapped. With her best friend gone, Moxie must navigate a sea of suspects alone. Enter Milton, her quiet, observant brother. Together, can they form an unexpected team to solve the mystery and save Eddie? Dive into a world of clues, suspects, and sibling dynamics in this engaging whodunit.
The complete set

The Real McCoys Series

2 books · Published 2017–2018

The Real McCoys
Series
Sale price
$759

The Real McCoys

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

A school mascot is kidnapped. Can a detective and her brother crack the case?

Two's a Crowd
Series
Sale price
$1597

Two's a Crowd

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

A mysterious letter challenges sibling detectives to solve the case before their partnership unravels.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Real McCoys series?

There are 2 books in the Real McCoys series. It began with The Real McCoys in 2017, and the newest book, Two's a Crowd, was published in 2018.

What ages are the Real McCoys books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Real McCoys book is the longest?

The Real McCoys is the longest book in the series at 35,930 words (352 pages).

Which Real McCoys book is the shortest?

Two's a Crowd is the shortest at 34,843 words (336 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Real McCoys to life.

01

Matthew Swanson

Author
02

Robbi Behr

Illustrator

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