For fans of Nancy Drew and Nate the Great, Who Stole Mr. T? introduces a new brand detective duo – Leila and Nugget! Third-grader Leila Beal and her dog, Nugget, are all set to enjoy their snow day – that is until a neighborhood pet goes missing. Now they’ve got to solve the mystery before the turtlenapper strikes again. Could it be Weirdy Beardy, the construction worker? Maybe it’s the crabby, old neighbor lady. Or maybe, just maybe, it was an inside job. Who Stole Mr. T? will keep young readers guessing until the last page.
Leila and Nugget Mysteries are funny, action-packed chapter books that get even reluctant readers to beg for one more chapter before bed. They’re perfect for 6- to 10-year-old girls who love spunky heroes, cute dogs and exciting mysteries.
This is a really adorable children's audiobook, which my daughter and I really enjoyed listening to. The narrator was amazing, and she had a really cute voice, which my daughter really liked.
The story is about a little girl called Leila and her dog Nugget, who have to solve the mystery of a local pet going missing on a snowy day. The question is: Who Stole Mr T?
This is a really fun book, which all children will love and adore. If you love secrets, mysteries, animals and children, then you will love this book!
Many thanks to the author, narrator, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
Published Oct. 18, 2022 Leila and Nugget Mystery #1 I had the audio version. DURATION 1 Hours, 9 Minutes
This one was just plain fun. I was instantly drawn to it by the adorable pup on the cover, plus I know a "Mr. T". I've even turtle-sat for him a few times. So, this one felt very near to me.
I loved the narrator, Emily Eiden. She had just the right mix of fun, sharing, worry, goofiness, and even whiny at just the right time. Not only will children enjoy this story (target audience is about ages 6-10) but my hunch is adults would enjoy it, too. Like me, they'll be pondering "How far away could a turtle run?" while admiring Leila's willingness to give up a day off to help a friend find his pet.
Bottom line, one and all will enjoy following Leila and her adorable dog Nugget as they help solve the mystery surrounding Mr. T's whereabouts. Adult readers, you can reassure children that this one has a happy ending, btw, so no worries there. Thanks #NetGalley and #AndrewsMcMeelAudio - #AndrewsMcMeelPublishing for letting me hang out with Leila and Nugget and help with the search.