{"product_id":"hedgehog-whodunit-9781524894009","title":"Hedgehog Whodunit","description":"\u003cb\u003eHitch the Hedgehog wants nothing more than to nap. But when his informant, Vinnie the Rat, reveals the City Zoo's panda has gone missing, Hitch is (reluctantly) on the case. Author Heather Preusseur expertly weaves witty and playful text in this chapter book series opener with black-and-white illustrations by renowned illustrator Gal Weizman.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAll Hitch the Hedgehog wants to do is nap, but there's a mystery to solve. Someone changed the sign at the panda exhibit of the City Zoo. Instead of \"\u003cb\u003eplease feed the panda, \u003c\/b\u003e\" it says, \"\u003cb\u003eplease \u003ci\u003efree \u003c\/i\u003ethe panda, \u003c\/b\u003e\" and well . . . it's \u003ci\u003epandemonium\u003c\/i\u003e for Hitch! Along with his cohort, partner, and informant Vinnie the Rat, Hitch embarks on an adventure to catch the cagey culprit and return the panda to its \u003ci\u003ebear-y\u003c\/i\u003e perfect spot. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With hardboiled humor, fun animal facts, and a plethora of puns, Hitch and Vinnie's detective shenanigans are full of hilarity and heart. This joyful series opener also has over 50 charming black-and-white illustrations, maps, and hidden clues! This book is perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eLeila and Nugget Mysteries, Enola Holmes, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Critter Club.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Preusser packs a hedgehog-load of wordplay, puns, and tasty twists into this whodunit, guaranteeing giggles til the case is closed.\" -- Marcie Colleen, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eKitten Ninja \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Time Buddies \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eHedgehog Whodunit \u003c\/i\u003eis a fast and funny mystery book for young readers.\" -- Jane Yolen, Caldecott Medal Winner \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Silly fun is found on every page of this lively whodunit. Witty banter full of puns, accompanied by engaging black and white illustrations, will keep readers turning the page!\" -- Ariel Bernstein, author of \u003ci\u003eWarren \u0026amp; Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMabel Wants a Friend\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Many children enjoy books that involve silliness, puns, and poop, and this book will meet that need.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeather Preusser \u003c\/b\u003eearned a BA in English and art history from Williams College, an MA in education from the University of Colorado, and an MFA in creative writing from the University of Southern Maine. When not writing, Heather teaches high school English, bikes the European countryside, and attempts to learn ridiculously long German words. She and her husband reside in Colorado. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGal Weizman\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Jerusalem, dreaming of flying above the white stone houses of her neighborhood like Peter Pan. As she grew older and became more acquainted with the laws of gravity, she had to abandon that plan. Instead, she devised a different way to never grow up: she attended Bezalel Academy of Arts and learned to draw. Gal loves to illustrate animals and creatures, and to see her creations come to life as they experience all those often funny, at times touching, and occasionally awkward situations that inhabit the colorful world of fiction. Her illustrations are bouncing through games and TV shows, they sit on packaging and live in various children's books around the globe ... and sometimes, one hides under her drawing board, waiting to be teased out into the light. They are playful creatures, so please be kind to them, she loves them all.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Andrews McMeel Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50896073687314,"sku":"9781524894009","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d7d3cb28-d66c-4574-b1c0-64a6eb7734cc.jpg?v=1738280594","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/hedgehog-whodunit-9781524894009","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}