Detective Stanley is preparing to enjoy his first day of retirement. His plan is a sleep in, followed by a leisurely morning with a pile of pancakes.

But when a letter flies through his front door mail slot with a heartfelt plea inside, he just can’t resist. Something strange has happened at the museum.

When he arrives, Museum Director Rosenbaum is relieved to see him. She explains what they found when the museum opened, and cannot explain the mess they found. But when it is discovered that nothing was stolen, the mystery deepens. What is going on?

The police superintendent arrives, ready to solve the mystery, but the opposite happens. He believes he is right, but Detective Stanley knows for a fact he is not. But how is he going to prove it?

Much pacing and thinking finally brings the answer. But will the police superintendent listen?

This bright, fast moving mystery stars animals as characters, with a whisper of the age old rivalry of dog vs cat in the villainous crime.

Readers get to know ex Detective Stanley before he is called back into service before he even eats his pancakes. As things go from bad to worse for him, the tension rises. Clues are laid before readers as the story is revealed, and Detective Stanley looks out from the page asking readers what they think.

Perfect for young mystery lovers and budding crime busters!

Author – Hannah Tuncliffe

Illustrator – Erica Harrison

Age – 6+

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