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Description
Every year, minibug students team up for the Great Critter Quest, exploring the school for clues. Marnie, Floyd, and Star aim to win, but when Veronica needs help, they must choose between winning and rescuing her. Book #2
Quick Summary
Marnie Midnight and her classmates Floyd and Star are determined to win the annual Great Critter Quest, a school-wide scavenger hunt that sends them scampering through classrooms, hallways, and secret corners in search of clues. The story mixes light-hearted mystery with plenty of jokes, making even a simple puzzle feel like a big adventure. When a fellow student, Veronica, gets into trouble, the trio faces a tough choice keep racing for the prize or drop everything to help a friend and the decision shows young readers that kindness sometimes matters more than winning. The book's humor comes from the quirky bug world (think tiny lockers, ant-sized lock-picking, and a teacher who speaks in buzzing riddles), and the pacing keeps kids turning pages even though the word count is higher than most picture-books. Parents will appreciate that the story gently teaches empathy and teamwork without being preachy, and there are just enough suspenseful moments (a shadowy corridor, a ticking clock) to keep kids on edge without nightmares. If your child enjoys the mischievous friendships and laugh-out-loud moments of "The Bad Guys," they'll feel right at home with Marnie, Floyd, and Star.