After officially forming their detective agency, precocious Moxie McCoy and her super-smart little brother Milton are on the case to find the mysterious Squiggler at Tiddlywhump Elementary. n nThe first book in an illustrated middle-grade series in which a precocious detective solves mysteries with her super-smart little brother. n nHer name's Moxie. Moxie McCoy. n nBold, opinionated, and haplessly self-confident, the world's greatest fourth-grade detective faces her biggest challenge! When someone kidnaps beloved school mascot Eddie the Owl, Moxie is on the case--but she's forced to fly solo now that her best friend (and crime-solving partner) has moved away. n nMoxie must interview her classmates--both as potential new best friends and as possible suspects.

She finds clues and points fingers but can't save the owl on her own. Enter Moxie's little brother, Milton. Quiet, cautious, and boring as a butter knife, he's a good listener. n nCan the Real McCoys form an unlikely alliance and solve the crime of the century? n nBursting with interactive illustrations on every page, Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr's The Real McCoys delivers clever storytelling, laugh-out-loud humor, and heartwarming insight.

This is the first book in a series. n nDon't miss book two: nThe Real McCoys: Two's a Crowd n nAn Imprint Book n nPraise for The Real McCoys: n nA Junior Library Guild Selection n nReaders will breeze through this ingenious combination of text and art, eager for Moxie and Milton's next case. --School Library Journal, starred review n nSwanson's witty text is enhanced exponentially by Behr's bold, original artwork to create a uniquely told whodunit with wide appeal. . . . An exceptional book. --Booklist, starred review n nDelightfully topsy-turvy . . . readers will hope to see more of both siblings soon. --Publishers Weekly, starred review n nAn exceptional middle-grade read packed with giggles for young sleuths who love to explore a little off the beaten path. --Kirkus Reviews n