Zoo Quest: A Pet Detective Mystery for Kids (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798278262411)

MULTIPLE AWARD WINNING SERIES

Kassy and Percy are off on another adventure. This time to Washington Zoo on a mission to bring Kiki the koala bear back home. Along the way, they enter a treasure hunt at a national park.

Hone critical thinking skills while learning about animals, friendship, and the importance of generosity.

Just days before her thirteenth birthday, Kassy's only wish is to escape from the cramped tent she shares with her brother and his farting ferret, her not-quite stepsister and her squirmin' vermin puppy . . . and a miniature goat with an appetite for underwear.

Kiki the koala needs to get to the National Zoo in Washington, and the gang is on the world's most fun road trip to get her there. On the way, they camp in the Shenandoah National Forest, where they enter a geocaching contest full of riddles and puzzles to test even the brainiest middle graders.

Determined to win the contest, and a brand-new tent, Kassy faces off with the cheating Cheevers and risks losing Kiki for good. Can the gang outsmart the Cheevers, win the contest, and still get Kiki to her new home at the zoo?

Join Kassy's fun-filled middle-grade adventure cracking riddles, detecting clues, and solving a whole zoo of animal trouble. Perfect for kids of all ages.

PRAISE FOR THE PET DETECTIVE MYSTERIES

"Filled with finely created characters, both human and animal, this brisk little novel is a spellbinder, one that is bound to gather a very strong audience committed to the series." -San Francisco Review of Books

"A juicy middle grade mystery in which a young investigator learns that it's okay to be vulnerable." -Foreword Reviews

"Perfect for early middle schoolers, who will easily identity with Kassy. Strong sense of middle-school humor!" -BlueInk Review

"Will entertain both animal and mystery lovers of all ages. It's most highly recommended. Five-star review!" -Reader's Favorite

"A whole lot of fun-and delivers in every way an adventure story should! A heartwarming world populated with believable characters who feel like people you know." -Sarah Scheele, Reader's Favorite

"For everyone who's into adventure, mystery, and a whole bunch of Middle-Grade fun, this first in series does the trick! Beware, you won't want to set this book down anytime soon." -Chanticleer Reviews

"A purely enjoyable adventure filled with memorable characters, an endearing protagonist, and a lot of heart. Any reader will find much to enjoy here as well as a foundation for many books to come."-The US Review of Books

"A magnificent middle-grade story that will captivate readers with an exciting plot, relatable narrator, plenty of laughs, and a sprinkling of lessons. I loved this character and this book - so will you and your kids." -BookTrib Review

"Kassy O'Roarke is a modern day Nancy Drew. I love Kassy. The themes of loyalty and friendship are strong...making this the perfect middle grade novel. I adore this book and cannot wait to purchase it for my students. They are going to love it!" -Librarian_Fitz Bookstagrammer

"Delightful from beginning to the end, a fabulous, middle-grade mystery adventure you won't want to miss." -Kids Lit Cafe

WINNER OF MULTIPLE AWARDS
Grand Prize Gertrude Warner Award for Best Children's Literature
Silver Falchion Finalist Best Children's Mystery
Reader's Choice Award for Children's Literature

Author: Kelly Oliver
ISBN-13: 9798278262411
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2026
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.23d