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As her once perfect and boring hometown, Alta Donna, becomes increasingly turbulent and dangerous, Nola determines to find the reason and its possible connection to her mysterious new friends Inés and Damiano. Book #2
Quick Summary
If you know a kid who loves animals and mysteries, this is a great pick. The story follows Nola as she tries to figure out why her normally quiet hometown is suddenly becoming strange and a little dangerous, and she works with her new friends In s and Damiano to get to the bottom of things. It's part of a series, so there's that satisfying "let's figure this out together" vibe that kids who enjoy Scooby-Doo or the Cam Jansen books will recognize. At around 5,400 words, it's short enough that even reluctant readers can finish it in a sitting or two, but it still has enough adventure and a few genuine surprises to keep things interesting. The ferret angle gives it a playful, unique twist that animal lovers especially appreciate, and the mystery element is just challenging enough for the middle grades crowd without being too scary or intense. Parents will appreciate that it's wholesome and focuses on friendship and problem-solving, with enough humor to keep things light even when things get a little tense in Alta Donna.