Two's a Crowd
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018 · Est. 5 hour read

Two's a Crowd

By Matthew Swanson, Robbi Behr (Illustrator)

Part of the The Real McCoys series

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

4.2/5 Goodreads · 119 ratings
336 pages· 34,843 words· Est. 5 hour read
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At Tiddlywhump Elementary, sibling detectives Moxie and Milton McCoy face a puzzling mystery when Moxie's friend receives a cryptic letter marked by a purple squiggle. As more letters appear, the duo must decipher their meaning and uncover the sender. But when their teamwork falters, Moxie races to solve the case alone, discovering that two McCoys are better than one. Can they reunite in time to crack the case, or will their differences lead to chaos? Dive into this lively mystery where wit and teamwork are key to unraveling the truth.

From the publisher

The sequel to the critically acclaimed The Real McCoys! When a baffling mystery strikes Tiddlywhump Elementary, sibling detectives and absolute opposites Moxie and Milton McCoy are on the case. She’s the doer. He’s the thinker. She’s the heart. He’s her heartburn. Moxie’s friend Emily has received a suspicious letter signed with nothing but a sinister purple squiggle. Then more letters arrive—along with more questions. Who sent them? What do they mean? Is the world on the brink of collapse? Milton and Moxie are the perfect problem-solving team…if only they could get along.When their partnership falls apart, Moxie races to identify the mysterious Squiggler first—while learning the hard way that two McCoys really are better than one.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
336
Words
34,843
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
670L
Themes & topics
Books about siblingsBooks about detectivesBooks about sleuthingBooks about family
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.6
F&P level
~P
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
500454
Publication
Published
November 6, 2018
Publisher
Imprint
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781250098559

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