Autorentext

Becky Baines is a children's book writer and editor. Formerly the editorial director at National Geographic Kids, she has written books for kids on topics ranging from dogs to bones to eggs to spiders. She lives in Arlington, Virginia with her dog, Dolly Pawton.

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A top-secret case. A mythical mystery. And a crime-fighting unicorn detective with no patience for nonsense (or split ends). Detective Spark Bubblewand takes pride in two things: his flawless mane and flawless case record. He thought he'd seen it all working at the Mythical Bureau of Investigation. But when a fairy causes chaos and a mermaid's magical purse goes missing, Spark finds himself up to his horn in a case that's stranger than a sasquatch's shower schedule. Spark and his big-footed rookie partner Squatch will have to follow the clues and outsmart the Rainbow Realm's cleverest creatures to crack the case--before it's too late. Mystery, mayhem, and magical mishaps await in this laugh-out-loud adventure that proves one thing: Not all heroes need capes. Some just need a little bit of magic . . . and lot of glitter. Who Stole the Mermaid's Purse? is the first in an illustrated chapter book series featuring a clever unicorn detective, his big-foot partner, and mysteries rooted in global folklore and mythology. The next two in the series - one featuring leprechauns and the other werewolves-- will follow in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.