The Case of the Missing Carrot Cake
By Robin Newman
Illustrated by Deborah Zemke
40 pages – ages 5+
Published by Creston Books on May 12, 2015
Synopsis- From GoodReads: “When food goes missing on Ed’s farm, Detectives Wilcox and Griswold do what it takes to track down the thieves. In this case, Miss Rabbit’s carrot cake has disappeared. Has it been stolen? Or eaten? Or both? Who dunnit?”
What I Thought- First off, I love the fact that the detectives are mice, and that they are MFI’s (Missing Food Investigators). That is just plain awesomeness there! The story is everything a kid would want – the writing is kid-friendly, there are cute main characters, a mystery to solve, humor, and great illustrations. The mystery keeps the main characters wrapped up in it and guessing. As more and more carrot cake goes missing, more and more suspects are added! The MFI’s have a big problem on their hands! The illustrations are great, with some funny details (the cop-car has a wind-up key on the side of it), and remind me of Roald Dahl’s illustrations. They compliment the story very well. Kids are going to love this one!
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I give “The Case of the Missing Carrot Cake” five out of five bookworms!
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Categories: Age 6-9
Reblogged this on Robin Newman Books and commented:
Five bookworms for The Case of the Missing Carrot Cake!!! Please check out Erik Weibel’s review at thiskidreviewsbooks.com.
Thanks for the reblog! 😀
Loved the video! Did you create it yourself??? Cannot wait to share with book with my grands!
Thank you! I hope your grandchildren enjoy the book. The trailer was done by Cynthia Nugent at Rascal Media. http://www.rascalmedia.com
Fantabulous review Erik!
Thank you Ms. Mealey! 😀
Thanks for your review, Erik! I’m looking forward to reading Robin’s book. It sounds fantastically fun!
It IS fantastically fun! 😀
Great review, Erik! That trailer is so cool. Can’t wait to read it.
Isn’t it? Thank you Ms. Johnson! 😀
Erik, Many thanks for the wonderful review! It made my day!!!! 🙂
Me making your day just made MY day! YAY! 😀
I could help those mice find the cake. I love finding cake. Mostly, I only find crumbs.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
Well… Er… Have fun! 😉
Erik
Great review and trailer. Can’t wait to pick this one up.
It’s a wonderful book! 😀
My kind of book! I think I may have been an MFI another life . . .
Dun dun dunnnnn… 😉
This book sounds adorable! Love the MFI aspect.
It’s a funny book! 😀
You certainly know your stuff, Erik! This is one “delicious” book! 😀
Yup! It’s “scrumptious” too! 😉
Wonderful review and such a cute video. This book will win the hearts of kids. I especially liked Robin’s very thorough curriculum guide. Such great classroom activities! Look forward to reading the book.
It’s a great book! 😀
I love the idea of this (mice detectives) and I agree with Patricia, it is a cute video.
😀
I need an MFI in my house. Cookies, ice cream, candy—it’s always disappearing. Thanks for the great rec, Erik!
No problem! I think I’m an MFE (a Missing Food Eater) so beware! 😉
I knew Robin’s book had to be awesome!
It is! 😀
I’m always on the lookout for a good mystery! And Carrot Cake!!! I’ll be sniffing this one out for sure! Thanks Erik!
And I bet you’ll be licking the crumbs too! 😉
such fun
Yes, it is! 😀
This one looks super fun! Love the illustrations and trailer!
It’s a great book, L.Lobo! 😀
Not sure how I missed this review. Nice job. and one point or you.
Yay! All though you beat me with “A Funny Thing Happened To Me On The Way To School”. 🙂
nice review hope this comment holds up
Thanks! 😀
Just now found this. Nice review and 1 for you 🙁
YAY!!!! XD
Totally enjoyed this. Great fun!
Thank you Ms. Gialerakis! 😀
Thank you!