{"product_id":"the-real-mccoys-paperback","title":"The Real McCoys - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMatthew Swanson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRobbi Behr\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first book in an illustrated middle-grade series in which a precocious detective solves mysteries with her super-smart little brother.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHer name's Moxie. Moxie McCoy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBold, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMoxie 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCan the Real McCoys form an unlikely alliance and solve the crime of the century? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBursting with interactive illustrations on every page, Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr's \u003ci\u003eThe Real McCoys\u003c\/i\u003e delivers clever storytelling, laugh-out-loud humor, and heartwarming insight. This is the first book in a series. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't miss book two: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Real McCoys: Two's a Crowd\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Imprint Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Real McCoys\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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 \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatthew Swanson\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eRobbi Behr\u003c\/b\u003e are the author-illustrator, husband-wife duo behind \u003ci\u003eTen Thousand Stories \u003c\/i\u003e(Chronicle Books, 2013), \u003ci\u003eBabies Ruin Everything\u003c\/i\u003e (Imprint, 2016), \u003ci\u003eEverywhere, Wonder \u003c\/i\u003e(Imprint, 2017), \u003ci\u003eThe Real McCoys\u003c\/i\u003e (Imprint, 2017), 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 three small-but-obstreperous children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 7.5 x 6.4 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 November 06, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real McCoys\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.2\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772592554272,"sku":"9781250098535","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f3007010b2155e1eb41017d47d7d3f83.webp?v=1780409075","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-real-mccoys-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}