Review by School Library Journal Review
Gr 2-4-Wallace and Grace are owl detectives. At night they help their animal friends solve mysteries, from the spooky noises of a might-be ghost to the crumbly caper of the missing cupcake. The writing is simple and enjoyable for emerging readers. More challenging terms such as conclusion and quandary (Wallace loves big words) are sprinkled in with explanations. In The Cupcake Caper, Wallace and Grace help a foul-tempered chipmunk discover who consumed his treat. In Take the Case, the pair aid a rabbit solve the case of a potential ghost. Many animals are suspects, and the clues lead the feathered sleuths to a satisfying ending. The illustrations are colorful and engaging, and there is a good balance between words and illustrations so new readers will be encouraged. VERDICT Fans of Rebecca Elliott's "Owl Diaries" will flock to this adorable new series.-Kris Hickey, Columbus Metropolitan Library, OH © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
In this beginning chapter-book series, owl detectives Wallace and Grace help solve mysteries for the other forest animals. The two friends are careful to be fair and thorough, and the stories emphasize teamwork and honesty. Easy-to-read sentences include lots of dialogue; vocabulary words are somewhat awkwardly defined in the text. Color illustrations show the characters' personalities and help with comprehension. [Review covers these titles: Wallace and Grace and the Cupcake Caper, Wallace and Grace and the Lost Puppy, and Wallace and Grace Take the Case.] (c) Copyright 2018. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
This cupcake mystery should make readers hungry for Wallace and Grace's newest case.Two animals request help from the avian gumshoes. Monty the chipmunk contends that Sal the groundhog stole his cupcake, a treat found right before the winter (the "hibernating" season, as explained by Grace, who "loved using big words") began. Wallace shows off his knowledge by mentioning Feb. 2 as the day when "groundhogs wake upto look for their shadow." Sal swears he didn't steal the confection and wants to hire the detectives to prove his innocence. After taking both cases, the partners start their investigation. Sounding like Sgt. Friday of old-time TV, Wallace tells Monty: "Give the facts and only the facts." The owls try to find eyewitnesses, another important detection tool, but when they interview Nisha the snake, they realize that she didn't see anything. The case becomes even more complicated with the introduction of Scarlet the cardinal and a fox that Grace thinks may be the "culprit." Wallace and Grace gather clues until they solve the mystery and bring all the animal friends together for a party. With this outing, the series, begun in Wallace and Grace Take the Case (2017), is gaining momentum and providing a stronger plotline. Happy, cartoonish art appears in full color throughout. With a little humor and its resourceful boy and girl owl friends, this provides a comfortable experience for newly independent readers. (Mystery. 6-8) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
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