{"product_id":"the-peacock-detectives-isbn-9780062896704","title":"The Peacock Detectives","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of The Vanderbeekers of 141\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e Street and Waiting for Normal, this charming middle grade mystery is full of heart, humor, and more than a few surprises.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEleven-turning-twelve-year-old Cassie is an expert Peacock Detective.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer sharp eye for details is why the Hudsons from across the street call her every time their pet peacocks wander away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut there are some things even the greatest Peacock Detective can’t figure out, like why her best friend is so angry lately; why her older sister is cutting her hair off; or why her parents are acting like they don’t know each other anymore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCassie is an expert at solving things. But what’s a master detective to do when her whole world is changing, and all the answers are out of reach?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Quirky Middle Grade Mystery:\u003c\/b\u003e Cassie Andersen is an expert at finding lost peacocks. But when her own life starts to unravel, she’ll have to use her sharp eye for details to solve the toughest case of her life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNavigating Big Family Changes:\u003c\/b\u003e While Cassie is chasing clues, her family is quietly falling apart. This moving story gently explores serious topics like parental separation and a father’s depression with honesty and hope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnforgettable Friendships:\u003c\/b\u003e From her science-loving best friend Jonas to her complicated older sister Diana, Cassie is surrounded by characters who feel real, funny, and true to life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Story Full of Heart and Humor:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for readers who love a book that can make them laugh and cry, often on the same page. Fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Vanderbeekers\u003c\/i\u003e will feel right at home in Cassie’s world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“This Australian import has plenty of quirky charm… the book touches on many family and friendship situations with which readers will empathize. Fans of Sheila Turnage and Susan Patron are a natural audience for this story.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Cassie’s narration is friendly and inviting… Audiences will want to come along for the ride and will look forward to the crew’s next adventure.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Cassie has great appeal for the young crowd with her subtly poetic approach, lists, dialogue, and simple explanations- all while tackling some big topics…a highly rewarding read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eYA Books Central\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This detective story [is] a good choice for any realistic fiction fan, mystery lover or not.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Heartfelt and funny…Carly Nugent’s debut is a lively and generous story that acknowledges the powerful feelings of its readers, and the space they occupy in the world.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooks+Publishing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Nugent gently explores issues of depression…and brings the whole adventure satisfyingly around with a delightful peacock discovery.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSA Weekend\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This quietly powerful journey deals honestly with the impact of depression and such social issues as gun violence in the U.S. Debut author Nugent sensitively portrays Cassie’s struggles with family and friends as she grows to see that true bonds can be both hard won and well worth the effort.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[The Peacock Detectives] is satisfying in its energy, style, and use of metaphor [and] approaches tender topics with unflinching courage and aplomb.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Peacock Detectives \u003c\/em\u003ecomes to life with charming simplicity, careful symbolism and delightful imagery. 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