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Description
Eleven-year-old Les and his friends in the New Sugar Creek Gang volunteer at an animal shelter that begins filling up with injured fawns and rabbits. The gang sets out to discover what kind of wild animals are attacking the shelter's animals. This is a middle-grade mystery novel with a reading level of 4.1.
Quick Summary
Eleven-year-old Les and his New Sugar Creek Gang friends stumble upon a wild animal mystery at the local shelter where injured fawns and rabbits keep appearing, and they must figure out what creature is behind the attacks before more animals get hurt. The story mixes small-town humor with genuine suspense as the gang uses clever clues and teamwork to track down the mysterious predator, making readers feel like they're right alongside the characters solving the puzzle. If your kid loves the humor and friendship dynamics of the Hardy Boys or the animal adventure threads in Boxcar Children, they'll devour this mystery. With a 4.1 AR level and middle grades appeal, this is perfect for kids ages 9 to 13 in grades 4 through 8 who enjoy light mysteries with heart.