The Capybara Caper (McGill Zoo Mysteries)

My life at McGill Zoo isn’t a situation that every duck finds himself in, but I suppose it could be worse. I could be a typical mallard, trapped in a family of freakish fowl that no one wants to associate with. I could be nothing more than good ol’ Foster Flymore — a regular mallard with regular mallard likes and dislikes, feelings and beliefs, hopes and dreams. But I’m not that kind of bird. I’m a detective. When Clyde Capybara, zoo newcomer and clothing designer extraordinaire, disappears, Foster sets out to track him down and expose the truth about the zoo’s most notorious predator…before it’s too late. ——————— This creative middle grades mystery features witty observations, engaging characters, and a highly creative storyline. Boys and girls alike will enjoy getting to know Foster Flymore, an admittedly odd duck, and his best friend Tarika, a daring Madagascar hissing cockroach with fierce temper and a gift for the martial arts. Together, they guide the reader through the after-hours at a zoo like no other, run (by night) by an army of tech-savvy squirrels and powered by a black market in shiny objects, where they navigate the delicate politics of a community composed of predators and prey to save their new friend. Be among the first to get to know the quirky characters of McGill Zoo in the first in this middle grade mystery series for boys and girls ages 9-12. Hooked? Explore character profiles and maps of the zoo at www.mcgillzoo.com.