{"product_id":"9781250098573","title":"The Real McCoys: Two's a Crowd","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Real McCoys: Two's a Crowd\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Matthew Swanson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe second book in the critically acclaimed, illustrated middle-grade series, The Real McCoys, in which a precocious detective solves mysteries with her super-smart little brother.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen a baffling mystery strikes Tiddlywhump Elementary, sibling detectives and absolute opposites Moxie and Milton McCoy are on the case. She's the doer. He's the thinker. She's the heart. He's her heartburn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoxie's friend Emily has received a suspicious letter signed with nothing but a sinister purple squiggle. Then more letters arrive—along with more questions. \u003ci\u003eWho \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003esent them? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat do they mean? Is the world on the brink \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eof collapse?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMilton and Moxie are the perfect problem-solving team...if only they could get along. When their partnership falls apart, Moxie races to identify the mysterious Squiggler first—while learning the hard way that two McCoys really are better than one.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith energetic illustrations on every page, Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr's \u003ci\u003eThe Real McCoys: Two's a Crowd \u003c\/i\u003eis a vivaciously funny and irresistibly heartfelt mystery for young readers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Imprint Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Real McCoys\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Readers will breeze through this ingenious combination of text and art, eager for Moxie and Milton’s next case.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Swanson’s witty text is enhanced exponentially by Behr’s bold, original artwork to create a uniquely told whodunit with wide appeal. . .An exceptional book.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Real McCoys\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Readers will breeze through this ingenious combination of text and art, eager for Moxie and Milton’s next case.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Swanson’s witty text is enhanced exponentially by Behr’s bold, original artwork to create a uniquely told whodunit with wide appeal. . .An exceptional book.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Delightfully topsy-turvy. . .readers will hope to see more of both siblings soon.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An exceptional middle-grade read packed with giggles for young sleuths who love to explore a little off the beaten path.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“An ingenious new series…an innovative reading experience that surprises and delights. Wordplay, witty descriptions and visual jokes abound.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Swanson and Behr have created a gem with this hilarious elementary-level read with graphic novel tendencies.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This clever, funny, delightful book is just what this crazy world needs. The surprising and inventive interaction between text and illustration shows that two brains are, indeed, better than one--especially when they belong to Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr.\" —Andrea Beaty, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eAda Twist Scientist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for\u003ci\u003e Everywhere, Wonder: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A sweeping exploration of imagination, appreciation, and possibility.\"—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Swanson's fanciful and whimsical exploration of the meeting of imagination and story is strengthened by the jewel-toned colors and sheer scope of Behr's illustrations.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A tribute to the power of imagination awaiting those who are open to the marvels that surround them.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for\u003ci\u003e Babies Ruin Everything: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Babies Ruin Everything\u003c\/i\u003e speaks to that older brother or sister, telling them, simply: 'I hear you. This is hard' This is a wonderfully empathetic and funny book that doesn't talk down to older siblings and their real struggles having their world turned upside down. I love my little sister, but if I was still three, I'd probably be trying to sell her to you.\" —Kate Beaton, author and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Princess and the Pony\u003c\/i\u003e and the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller \u003ci\u003eHark! A Vagrant\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A fun read that can empower big sisters and brothers to make the most of their new family roles.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250098573\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40706869952718,"sku":"9781250098573","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_de8c39f9-3fdd-4010-b96f-308fb83a82be.jpg?v=1640582634","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250098573","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}