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Description
When Miss Rabbit's carrot cake goes missing on Ed's farm, Detectives Wilcox and Griswold do what it takes to track down the thieves.
Quick Summary
Robin Newman's The Case of the Missing Carrot Cake drops kids straight into a farmyard mystery that feels like a friendly game of hide-and-seek. Detectives Wilcox and Griswold, a pair of goofy animal sleuths, chase clues around Ed's barn, questioning suspicious chickens and mischievous goats until the missing cake finally reappears. The story is short under 3,000 words with an AR level of 3.0 so early readers can finish it in a single sitting and enjoy the satisfying rush of solving a puzzle. It's perfect for kids who love humor, animal characters, or any child who gets a kick out of a light mystery, and the gentle, goofy tone keeps things from getting too scary. If you enjoy Nate the Great but want a farm-themed, quick-read twist, this one is a tasty treat.