Lou Lou and Pea and the Mural Mystery (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781250143730)

Two best friends with a flair for adventure use their gardening and art skills to catch a criminal during D僘 de los Muertos, in the first book of the Lou Lou and Pea series!

Lou Lou Bombay and Peacock Pearl have been best friends since first grade. Every Friday afternoon, they get together in Lou Lou's backyard garden for their PSPP (Post-School Pre-Parents) tea party. They chat about school, discuss Pea's latest fashions, and plot the weekend's activities.

But all plans go out the window when a series of small crimes crop up around El Coraz, their quaint and quirky neighborhood, right before the D僘 de Los Muertos procession. First, Pea's cousin's quinceara dress is tragically ruined. Then Lou Lou's beloved camellia bush, Pinky, suffers a serious blow. And that's just the beginning! When clues start to appear in El Coraz's outdoor murals, the best friends join forces, using Lou Lou's floral expertise and Pea's artistic genius to solve the mysteries.

Accented by Lesley Vamos's spirited black-and-white illustrations, Jill Diamond's debut is a delightful introduction to two very creative best friends and their unforgettable adventures!

Backmatter includes a recipe, crafting activity, and glossary of Spanish terms.

"Lou Lou and Pea are likable heroines and the cast of multicultural characters and Latino-themed festivities broaden the accessibility. . . . This is a pleasant, breezy friendship tale for middle grade readers who also enjoy a light mystery." --School Library Journal

Author: Jill Diamond
ISBN-10: 125014373X
ISBN-13: 9781250143730
Publisher: Square Fish
Language: English
Published: 04/24/2018
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 7.60h x 5.20w x 0.70d