Twelve-year-old Kassy O’Roarke wants to win the Thompson prize at her school newspaper. Her pesky little brother Percy and his key-stealing ferret try to help... and that’s when the trouble begins. When Apollo the cougar cub goes missing from their family’s petting zoo, Kassy puts her detective skills to the test to find him before Animal Control does. Can Kassy outsmart the dogcatcher and rescue Apollo before being grounded for life? Join Kassy’s fun-filled adventure cracking riddles, detecting clues, and solving a whole zoo of animal trouble, as she learns it’s not what you have, but what you give that matters. “A purely enjoyable adventure filled with memorable characters, an endearing protagonist, and a lot of heart.” —The U.S. Review of Books “Strong sense of middle-school humor.” —BlueInk Review “A juicy middle grade mystery in which a young investigator learns that it’s okay to be vulnerable.” —Foreword Reviews “[Will] entertain both animal and mystery lovers of all ages. Most highly recommended!” —Reader’s Favorite Reviews “Kassy O’Roarke is a modern day Nancy Drew. I love Kassy. The themes of loyalty and friendship are strong… making this the perfect middle grade novel. I adore this book and cannot wait to purchase it for my students. They are going to love it!” — Librarian_Fitz Bookstagrammer Kelly Oliver is the award-winning author of the bestselling Jessica James Mysteries. She has published in The New York Times and The Los Angeles Review of Books, and has been featured on ABC News. She loves writing stories about girl power and clever animals.