Wanted... Mud Blossom

Written by Betsy Byars · Illustrated by Amanda Haley

Book #5 in the The Blossom Family Books series

A missing hamster, a dog on trial, and a weekend of unexpected twists await the Blossom family.

3.6 Goodreads · 480 ratings

192 pages· 29,632 words· Est. 4 hour read· 650L

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Bookroo's summary

Junior Blossom's weekend takes a wild turn when his classroom hamster vanishes, and all signs point to the family dog, Mud. As the courtroom drama unfolds, Mad Mary faces her own crisis, waking up in the hospital with newfound strength from the Blossoms. Can the family solve the mystery and mend broken lives? Discover the unexpected bonds and challenges in this thrilling conclusion to the Blossom Family series.

From the publisher

The Blossom family has an especially eventful weekend during which Junior Blossom loses the school hamster and Pap’s dog Mud is put on trial for the hamster’s murder!”Byars captures the conflict and tension of courtroom drama, the ups and downs of personal relationships, and the rewards of lasting friendships.”– “School Library Journal,” starred review.An ALA Notable Children’s Book, A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, Edgar Allan Poe Mystery Writers Award, A Child Study Children’s Book Committee: Children’s Book of the Year, A Junior Literary Guild Selection.

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