The Peacock Detectives

Perfect for fans of The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street and Waiting for Normal, this charming middle grade mystery is full of heart, humor, and more than a few surprises.

Eleven-turning-twelve-year-old Cassie is an expert Peacock Detective.

Her sharp eye for details is why the Hudsons from across the street call her every time their pet peacocks wander away.

But there are some things even the greatest Peacock Detective can’t figure out, like why her best friend is so angry lately; why her older sister is cutting her hair off; or why her parents are acting like they don’t know each other anymore.

Cassie is an expert at solving things. But what’s a master detective to do when her whole world is changing, and all the answers are out of reach?

A Kid Detective on Her Toughest Case: Eleven-year-old Cassie is an expert at finding lost peacocks, but she’s about to discover the clues to her family’s problems aren’t so easy to spot. A Realistic Sister Story: As her older sister Diana pulls away—cutting her hair, exploring Buddhism, and acting like a total stranger—Cassie struggles to understand the big sister she used to know. Navigating Family Problems: With her parents acting like they don’t know each other anymore and her dad facing his own secret struggles, Cassie must navigate a home that feels like it’s quietly falling apart. A Touching Coming-of-Age Tale: A funny, observant, and moving story about growing up, finding your voice, and learning that some mysteries don’t have easy answers.