Age Group: 6 - 9 Years, 9 - 12 Years

Description: Horace the elephant throws an opulent eleventh-birthday bash, inviting a menagerie of costumed critters for games, tunes, and treats. But midway through the merriment, disaster strikes—the birthday feast vanishes! Graeme Base's rhyming riddle and intricate, clue-filled artwork challenge sharp-eyed readers to sleuth out the sneaky culprit. Every lavish page bursts with hidden hints amid the whimsy. Praised for its witty verses and visual delights, this award-winning mystery delivers brain-teasing fun and triumphant "aha!" moments for kids who love a clever whodunit.