The Cracked Cookie Code

Who's crunching the alphabet cookies-and why do the crumbs spell H-A-P-P-Y?

Snack time at B. Havior School is suddenly suspicious. Half-eaten alphabet cookies. Weird bite marks. Frosting smears. And letters that seem to spell... a message?

Is it a hungry prankster? A cookie-loving ghost? Or something even sneakier?

Enter the Bugville Sleuth Society!

• Lass Ladybug launches a full investigation (clipboard included).

• Dag Dragonfly goes undercover with sunglasses and a fork.

• Buster Bee volunteers for "cookie tasting"-strictly for evidence, of course.

As the clues get sweeter-and stranger-the trio uncovers a surprise that proves not every mystery needs a villain. Sometimes, the truth is the kindest gift of all.

A hilarious and heartwarming chapter book full of bug-sized suspense, teamwork, and frosted clues.

Perfect for ages 6-9, early readers, classrooms, and mystery-loving kids who enjoy:

• Cozy, funny mysteries with emotional depth

• Characters who model empathy, friendship, and inclusion

• Satisfying twists with feel-good endings

• Laugh-out-loud lines, clever clues, and snack-sized chapters

Educator-Approved:

• Guided reading level: ~500-620L

• Aligns with social-emotional learning themes and classroom discussion

A Note from R. Stanek:

"In Bugville, laughter and kindness go hand in hand. This story is about paying attention-to clues, to feelings, to the quiet kids who don't always speak up. I hope the Sleuth Society makes your young reader smile, think, and believe that even small bugs can do big things." - R. Stanek

Bugville Sleuth Society: Book 1

Where every mistake is a lesson, every clue sparkles, and teamwork solves even the stickiest (and glitteriest) situations.