Kate DiCamillo

Francine Poulet is the greatest animal control officer in town. She has wrangled bears, outsmarted snakes, and captured all kinds of wild critters. Nothing scares her—until she comes face-to-face with a screaming, glowing raccoon that might just be a ghost! When this terrifying creature appears on Deckawoo Drive, Francine's legendary courage suddenly vanishes. She begins to question everything she knows about her job and her own bravery. Has the intrepid animal control officer finally met her match? To solve the mystery of the ghost raccoon, Francine must dig deep, face her fears, and prove that she is still the best at what she does. Filled with hilarious hijinks and fantastic illustrations, this exciting chapter book is perfect for young readers who love a good laugh and a spooky, animal-filled mystery.

Eugenia Lincoln is a highly practical person. She has absolutely no time for foolishness, frivolity, or whoop-de-whoops. So, when a mysterious package arrives at her door containing a shiny accordion, she is determined to get rid of it immediately. But getting rid of an accordion is much harder than it looks! Every plan Eugenia makes to sell, destroy, or give away the noisy instrument ends in total frustration. The accordion simply refuses to leave her alone. As she battles this troublesome package, Eugenia might just discover a secret she has been hiding even from herself: she has music in her heart. Join the quirky residents of Deckawoo Drive for a hilarious and heartwarming chapter book about embracing the unexpected, finding joy in silly things, and learning to play your own tune.