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Monti and Leo: A Mystery in Pocketville (Monti and Leo series)

Sylvie Kantorovitz

Monti and Leo visit a Pocketville library display of Mrs. Sheep’s animal figurines. Surrounded by neighbors with collections of their own, Monti wishes he could choose something to collect. After a small bird figurine disappears, suspicion settles on him because he had returned to admire it. While Monti struggles with the accusations, Leo resolves to investigate what happened and clear his friend’s name.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.

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Book details

Themes
Animals · Friendship · Mystery And Discovery · Problem Solving
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Walker Books US
Published
February 4, 2025
Pages
80
ISBN-13
9781536238617
Language
English
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