The Disappearing Caterpillar

Written by Rick DeDonato · Illustrated by Tracy Bishop

Part of the Pipsie, Nature Detective series

A caterpillar vanishes. Can a young detective and her turtle solve the mystery?

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40 pages· AD490L

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Pipsie, a spirited nature detective, faces her biggest challenge yet when Frannie the caterpillar disappears. With her trusty turtle Alfred, she embarks on a clue-filled adventure from her tree-house headquarters. Will Pipsie solve the mystery and find Frannie? Join this dynamic duo as they unravel scientific clues and explore the wonders of nature. Packed with fun facts, this tale invites young readers to become detectives themselves. Can Pipsie crack the case before it's too late?

From the publisher

Pipsie loves everything wild–from dragonflies to oceans to tall, tall trees. She also loves solving mysteries. That’s why she’s a nature detective! When she and her turtle, Alfred, notice that their new friend, Frannie the caterpillar, has vanished, Pipsie is on the case. She grabs her magnifying glass, goes to her tree-house headquarters, and begins to search for clues. It’s time to make this mystery history!Bursting with personality, this engaging story introduces a spunky new girl detective, a scooter-driving turtle who loves to eat, and a string of simple scientific clues that will keep kids turning the pages until the mystery is solved. Two pages of nature fun facts at the end of the story offer even more information for young nature detectives.

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