Publisher Description

Why are tunnels both exciting and scary? How do dogs always know who the bad guys are? Why are pinkie-swears so important? Who's storing toxic waste under the park? It will take a sleuth like Squishy Taylor to investigate these mysteries!

Author Biography

Ailsa Wild is an acrobat, whip cracker, and teaching artist who ran away from the circus to become a writer. She currently lives in Melbourne, Australia. Ben Wood is a freelance illustrator based in Sydney, Australia. He has developed a wide range of illustration styles and skills using both traditional and digital tools over his 10 years as an illustrator. When not drawing in his studio, Ben visits schools to teach students about the world of publishing, character design, and the joys of creating stories.

Promotional "Headline"

Relatable, spunky 11-year-old main character; Diverse characters and family; Fun, creative design; Focus on problem-solving

Feature

Black and White, Discussion Questions, Glossary, Illustration(s)/Drawing(s), Pronunciation Guide, Writing Prompts

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