The Real McCoys: Two's a Crowd

Description

Having solved the case of the missing mascot, sister-brother duo Moxie and Milton form their own detective agency. They get their first case when Moxie's best friend Emily receives a nice letter signed with nothing but a mysterious purple squiggle. Who sent it and why? Tenacious Moxie investigates; thoughtful Milton puts together the clues. They're the perfect team. If only they knew that. Convinced their detective styles are too different, the siblings split up to form their own agencies. But as more students receive letters, Moxie and Milton realize they must work together to find out who is behind this purple squiggle. The answer will warm your heart. Told in Moxie's singular voice, Two's a Crowd delivers clever storytelling in an irresistible, richly illustrated package.

Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr are the author-illustrator, husband-wife duo behind Ten Thousand Stories; Babies Ruin Everything; Everywhere, Wonder; The Real McCoys; and more than sixty illustrated books for children and adults. They run two small publishing companies and a letterpress shop out of their Maryland home/barn/studio, teach and speak on creativity and collaboration, and have four small-but-obstreperous children.

The Real McCoys: A Junior Library Guild Selection Readers will breeze through this ingenious combination of text and art, eager for Moxie and Milton's next case. --School Library Journal, starred review 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. --Booklist, starred review Delightfully topsy-turvy. . .readers will hope to see more of both siblings soon. --Publishers Weekly, starred review An exceptional middle-grade read packed with giggles for young sleuths who love to explore a little off the beaten path. --Kirkus Reviews "An ingenious new series...an innovative reading experience that surprises and delights. Wordplay, witty descriptions and visual jokes abound." --The Washington Post Swanson and Behr have created a gem with this hilarious elementary-level read with graphic novel tendencies. --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books 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 New York Times bestselling author of Ada Twist Scientist Praise for Everywhere, Wonder: A sweeping exploration of imagination, appreciation, and possibility.--Publishers Weekly "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." --Kirkus Reviews A tribute to the power of imagination awaiting those who are open to the marvels that surround them. --School Library Journal Praise for Babies Ruin Everything: Babies Ruin Everything 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 The Princess and the Pony and the #1 New York Times bestseller Hark! A Vagrant A fun read that can empower big sisters and brothers to make the most of their new family roles. --School Library Journal