The first book in an illustrated middle-grade series in which a precocious detective solves mysteries with her super-smart little brother.Her name’s Moxie. Moxie McCoy.Bold, opinionated, and haplessly self-confident, the world’s greatest fourth-grade detective faces her biggest challenge! When someone kidnaps beloved school mascot Eddie the Owl, Moxie is on the case―but she’s forced to fly solo now that her best friend (and crime-solving partner) has moved away. Moxie must interview her classmates―both as potential new best friends and as possible suspects. She finds clues and points fingers but can’t save the owl on her own. Enter Moxie’s little brother, Milton. Quiet, cautious, and boring as a butter knife, he’s a good listener. Can the Real McCoys form an unlikely alliance and solve the crime of the century?Bursting with interactive illustrations on every page, Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr’s The Real McCoys delivers clever storytelling, laugh-out-loud humor, and heartwarming insight. This is the first book in a series. Don't miss book two:The Real McCoys: Two's a CrowdAn Imprint BookPraise for The Real McCoys:A Junior Library Guild Selection"Readers will breeze through this ingenious combination of text and art, eager for Moxie and Milton’s next case." ―School Library Journal, starred review"Swanson’s witty text is enhanced exponentially by Behr’s bold, original artwork to create a uniquely told whodunit with wide appeal. . . . An exceptional book." ―Booklist, starred review"Delightfully topsy-turvy . . . readers will hope to see more of both siblings soon." ―Publishers Weekly, starred review"An exceptional middle-grade read packed with giggles for young sleuths who love to explore a little off the beaten path." ―Kirkus Reviews
✔ Author(s): Matthew Swanson,Robbi Behr
✔ Title: The Real McCoys (The Real McCoys, 1)
✔ Rating : 4.7 out of 5 base on (163 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 125009853X
✔ ISBN-13: 9781250098535
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about The Real McCoys by Matthew Swanson
Thea Bell
What a rollercoaster of emotions! I laughed, cried, and everything in between. The author's ability to evoke such raw feelings is truly commendable. It's a story that will stay with me forever.
Aileen Menzie
The author's writing style is so captivating; I couldn't put the book down. Every sentence was beautifully crafted, and the descriptions painted vivid images in my mind. A true literary gem.
Iris Watts
The characters in this book felt like old friends, and I was sad to say goodbye to them at the end. It's a testament to the author's talent for creating memorable and relatable personas.
