The Chocolate Chase

Spring in New Mouse City brings festivals, chocolate and an exhibition of jeweled eggs, one of which promptly goes missing. The sixty-seventh book follows the trail through odd suspects and sudden turns, inviting readers to work the case alongside the narrator. Brief chapters, generous illustration and color-marked emphasis keep the reading comfortable, while the puzzle itself stays fair enough that children can reach the answer on their own. The main draws: • A stolen jeweled egg taken from a spring exhibition • Quirky suspects introduced at a readable pace • A puzzle constructed so young readers can solve it • A seasonal setting that gives the book a festive feel Good for independent readers, shared family reading and school library shelves. Available at Boipoka.