Cub Reporter - Audiobook (Pet Detective Mysteries Book 1)
A mystery for kids 7-12 that the whole family will enjoy.
Hone critical thinking skill while learning about animals, friendship, and the importance of generosity.
A cougar cub is on the loose… …and Kassy is the perfect kid to find it.
Can she track down the beloved petting zoo cat before getting grounded for life?
At 12-years old, Kassy has a nose for news. The big scoop is the daring escape of the much beloved cougar, Apollo from Lemon Tree petting zoo. Animal control is on the hunt.
She wants to find him first, get the story, and save the petting zoo.
It will take great detective skills.
Is she up for the case?
Can she outsmart the dog catcher?
When her pesky little brother and his ferret try help, the trouble begins. It will take some clever puzzle solving and a keen eye for clues to track down this adorable cat.
Let the adventure begin.
You’ll love this mystery, because it may be this generation's Nancy Drew and Box Car Children all rolled up in one wonderful story. Get it now.
Kassy O’Roarke, Cub Reporter is a juicy middle grade mystery in which a young investigator learns that it’s okay to be vulnerable. —Foreward Reviews
This is a purely enjoyable adventure filled with memorable characters, an endearing protagonist, and a lot of heart. —US Review of Books
Perfect for early middle schoolers, who will easily identity with Kassy… a kid-centered adventure, with endearing characters and a strong sense of middle-school humor. —BlueInk Review
Likely to entertain both animal and mystery lovers of all ages. It’s most highly recommended. 5-Star Review —Jack Magnus, Reader’s Favorite Reviews
Kelly Oliver builds more than a detailed mystery. She also creates a heartwarming world populated with believable characters who feel like people you know. 5-Star Review —Sarah Scheele, Reader’s Favorite Reviews
For everyone who’s into adventure, mystery, and a whole bunch of Middle-Grade fun, this first in series does the trick! Beware, you won’t want to set this book down anytime soon. 5-Star Review—Chanticleer Reviews
"Kassy O'Roarke is a modern day Nancy Drew...The themes of loyalty and friendship are strong throughout making this the perfect middle grade (and upper elementary) novel. I adore this book and cannot wait to purchase it for my students. They are going to love it!" Librarian_Fitz, Kid's Bookstagrammer
"Kelly Oliver has written a magnificent middle-grade story that will captivate readers with an exciting plot, relatable narrator, plenty of laughs, and a sprinkling of lessons. She has nailed the voice of her heroine and hit on so many issues, phobias and difficulties of young adolescence. Kassy O’Roarke is a great role model: smart, thoughtful, clever, ambitious, motivated, curious and vulnerable. She even understands it’s okay to cry now and then. But above all, Kassy is real. I loved this character and this book — so will you and your kids." BookTrib Reviews
"Filled with finely created characters, both human and animal, this brisk little novel is a spellbinder, one that is bound to gather a very strong audience committed to the series." San Francisco Review of Books
Available in e-book, paperback, and audiobook.
Multiple Award Winner:
Reader's Choice Award for Children's Literature
Silver Falchion Finalist for Children's Mystery
🥇Grand Prize, Gertrude Warner, Middle Grade Book Award