{"product_id":"in-the-wolfs-lair-a-beastly-crimes-book-hardcover","title":"In the Wolf's Lair: A Beastly Crimes Book - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnna Starobinets\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJane Bugaeva\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eMarie Muravski\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLife in the Far Woods tends to be tranquil because the animal denizens are strictly forbidden to kill (or eat ) one another. An elderly detective, Chief Badger, oversees the community and solves its petty crimes, from stolen pine cones to plucked tail feathers. His restless assistant, Badgercat, longs for some excitement -- a desperate crime, a beastly crime  The brash youngster's hopes are realized when some croaking frogs reveal the shocking news of Rabbit's murder. Wolf appears to be the most likely culprit, because -- duh -- he's a lone wolf without an alibi, but Badger refuses to jump to conclusions. With the help of Vulture the crime scene investigator, Mouse the psychologist, brave witness Beetlebug Buck, and other curious creatures, the woodland detectives set out to discover the truth. \u003cbr\u003eNewly translated from the original Russian, this fancifully illustrated volume is the first of a Beastly Crimes Books to come from this imaginative mystery series geared toward middle-grade readers. Look for the sequel, \u003ci\u003eA Predator's Rights, \u003c\/i\u003e also available from Dover Publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnna Starobinets is an award-winning novelist, screenwriter, and journalist. Best known as a writer of dystopian and metaphysical stories, she is also a successful children's author. Her previous titles include \u003ci\u003eCatlantis, \u003c\/i\u003e translated from Russian into English by Jane Bugaeva, and praised by \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e as \"a trippy, silly tale of cat magic, folklore, and love....Bugaeva's punny translation will make this a fine read-aloud. A must for those seeking culturally diverse literary experiences.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.2 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 17, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756299813152,"sku":"9780486827629","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/9f289af53987a664570399fce3aed6e6.webp?v=1780078315","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/in-the-wolfs-lair-a-beastly-crimes-book-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}