James, Laura

Colorful, eye-catching illustrations and a sweet tale of a burgeoning doggy business set up a promising beginning to James’s latest series.–Ashleigh Williams, School Library JournalWarner, Gertrude Chandler. The Pizza Mystery. illus. by Liz Brizzi. 48p. (The Boxcar Children Time to Read). Albert Whitman. Oct. 2021. Tr $12.99. ISBN 9780807565162. K-Gr 2–This “Time to Read” Level 2 title finds the four Alden children—Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny

This fun-loving flamingo will capture the heart of any young mystery lover. An excellent choice for readers who enjoy Ron Roy’s “A to Z Mysteries” or Mary Pope Osborne’s “Magic Tree House” series, and a concrete purchase for elementary libraries.

A wild and fun mystery for young readers; recommended for elementary libraries where James’s previous series thrive

Fans of dogs and animal adventures will have a hard time putting this one down.