{"product_id":"unicorn-detective-1-who-stole-the-mermaids-purse","title":"Unicorn Detective 1: Who Stole the Mermaid's Purse?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA top-secret case. A mythical mystery. And a crime-fighting unicorn detective with no patience for nonsense (or split ends).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetective Spark Bubblewand takes pride in two things: his flawless mane and flawless case record. He thought he'd seen it all working at the Mythical Bureau of Investigation. But when a fairy causes chaos and a mermaid's magical purse goes missing, Spark finds himself up to his horn in a case that's stranger than a sasquatch's shower schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpark and his big-footed rookie partner Squatch will have to follow the clues and outsmart the Rainbow Realm's cleverest creatures to crack the case--before it's too late.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMystery, mayhem, and magical mishaps await in this laugh-out-loud adventure that proves one thing: Not all heroes need capes. Some just need a little bit of magic... and a lot of glitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnicorn Detective \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eis \u003c\/i\u003ean illustrated chapter book series featuring a clever unicorn detective, his big-foot partner, and mysteries rooted in global folklore and mythology. \u003ci\u003eWho Stole the Mermaid's Purse? \u003c\/i\u003eis the first title in the series, and the next two in the series--one featuring leprechauns and the other werewolves--will follow in 2027.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Baines's beat is typically nonfiction, and appended notes on real mermaid purses, mermaid myths, mice, Blackbeard, and more, along with a character guide, show her sure hand. Spark's vanity and silly swears (\"Fluffy frog fingers!\") and Squatch's earnest misunderstandings add amusement. Marks' goofy line drawings enliven every page. The mash-up of fantastical elements and hardboiled detective story will garner plenty of fans for this series opener. Magic and laughs fuel an engaging and goofy mystery.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnicorns, mermaids, sasquatches--oh my!\u003c\/b\u003e A laugh-out-loud chapter book mystery featuring a cast of mythical creatures, led by an unforgettable unicorn detective and his lovable yeti sidekick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBlends wacky humor with social-emotional themes\u003c\/b\u003e, including teamwork, intuition, fairness, and first impressions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFor fans of Inspector \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlytrap\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eInvestiGators\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, and \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnicorn Diaries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e--this is the perfect bridge from picture books to chapter books for ages 6-9.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePacked\u003c\/b\u003e with cinematic storytelling, cliffhanger chapter endings, and clever banter, ideal for reluctant readers or classroom read-alouds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMythical world-building meets detective noir\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring secret organizations, decoy villains, and a mystery with a cheese-based twist no one will see coming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBackmatter\u003c\/b\u003e includes fun facts based on the characters and storylines from the book, presented as Detective Notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paw Prints Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":67935302844784,"sku":"9781223189697","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":67935302877552,"sku":"9781223189703","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/1304\/3568\/files\/imageloader_f03a82e0-b088-4e4d-a4d5-aa87ab6ce846.jpg?v=1792891914","url":"https:\/\/aveson.store\/products\/unicorn-detective-1-who-stole-the-mermaids-purse","provider":"Aveson","version":"1.0","type":"link"}