Nina and the Case of the Vanishing Cupcakes - Whiskers & Clues: Nina, the Cat Detective, #0

The cupcakes are gone, the Spring Tea starts at three, and only one detective in Whiskerville has whiskers.

All twelve special cupcakes have vanished from Mrs. Maple's bakery, and the whole town is counting on them for the Spring Tea Festival. The door was locked. Nothing else was touched. Just twelve empty spaces where the cupcakes should be.

But Nina is already on the case. She solves mysteries the way only a cat can, by watching closely, sniffing out what everyone else misses, and following each clue to the very end. With her devoted friend Emily and her dramatic kitten sidekick Paris close behind, Nina follows a trace of lemon soap, a spotless room, a spare key, and a dropped wrapper, right through the middle of the busy festival.

Every clue is right there on the page, so young readers get to solve the mystery alongside Nina. It leads to a gentle, satisfying answer, the kind where nobody turns out to be truly bad and the whole town feels a little warmer at the end.

A cozy cat story and a first detective mystery in one, perfect for boys and girls ages 5 to 9, whether it is read aloud at bedtime or read alone as a chapter book. If your reader loves The Critter Club or Cam Jansen, or is a few years away from growing into Nancy Drew, they will feel right at home in Whiskerville.

Book 2 of the Whiskers & Clues: Nina, the Cat Detective series. Twelve missing cupcakes. One clever cat. One mystery only Nina can crack. (Each book is a complete story you can read on its own.)

Curious what happens next? Nina's adventures continue, and if your little detective enjoys the case, a quick review helps other families find her too.

About the series: Whiskers & Clues: Nina, the Cat Detective is a cozy illustrated mystery series set in the charming town of Whiskerville. Each book is a self-contained mystery featuring the same beloved characters, perfect for building a love of reading.

Book 1 — Nina and the Mystery of the Missing Necklace

Book 2 — Nina and the Case of the Vanishing Cupcakes

Book 3 — Nina and the Mystery of the Mayor's Medal (November, 18, 2026)