Synopses & Reviews
A zany superhero detective story, full of imagination and excitement
Meet Madgie M. Cappock, also known as Mad Cap, of the Rent-a-Hero agency—no job too big or small. Madgie and her partner in crime Norbert Soup follow a series of clues to solve a mystery involving a missing butcher, an evil cat, and weird old Mrs. Mudrick across the road, who seems to have it in for them. On top of all this, Madgies mother has been acting really strangely and—wait, why is Norbert wearing a giant yellow bunny suit? Can the young superheroes figure out whats going on before its too late?
Review
"...this fast-paced chapter book is reminiscent of the adventures of Judy Moody..." —School Library Journal
Synopsis
A zany superhero detective story, full of imagination and excitement Meet Madgie M. Cappock, also known as Mad Cap, of the Rent-a-Hero agency--no job too big or small. Madgie and her partner in crime Norbert Soup follow a series of clues to solve a mystery involving a missing butcher, an evil cat, and weird old Mrs. Mudrick across the road, who seems to have it in for them. On top of all this, Madgie's mother has been acting really strangely and--wait, why is Norbert wearing a giant yellow bunny suit? Can the young superheroes figure out what's going on before it's too late?
About the Author
Juliette Saumande is a writer, a translator, and former reviews editor of Children's Books Ireland's Inis Magazine. She has more than 20 books published in her native France, and is the author of In Search of Happiness. Sadie Cramer is a children's illustrator who has conducted numerous children's and community art projects. Her work with schools has been recognized by Baboró International Arts Festival for Children.