The Real McCoys

Written by Matthew Swanson · Illustrated by Robbi Behr

Part of the The Real McCoys series

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

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352 pages· 35,930 words· Est. 5 hour read· 830L

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Bookroo's 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.

From the publisher

The first book in an illustrated middle-grade series in which a precocious detective solves mysteries with her super-smart little brother. Her name’s Moxie. Moxie McCoy. Bold, 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. Moxie 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. Can the Real McCoys form an unlikely alliance and solve the crime of the century?

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