A Predator’s Rights

Flush with success from having solved the case of the murdered Rabbit, crotchety detective Chief Badger and his impetuous young assistant, Badgercat, anticipate the return of peace and quiet to their community. But trouble recurs with a visit from Huntington Farm's bloodthirsty security team, who bring accusations of theft and harsh demands for justice. Guard dog Muxtar and hunting hound Polkan are searching for Chicken Four, a plucky little fowl who's just discovered what happens to her sister chickens when they disappear into Nina Palna's kitchen on Fridays. Now Badger and Badgercat have to persuade Palna to stop making chicken soup and to prevent Muxtar and Polkan from taking matters into their own paws (and jaws). Filled with quirky illustrations and newly translated from the original Russian, this is the second of the Beastly Crimes Books to come from this imaginative mystery series geared toward middle-grade readers. It's the perfect read for young detectives ... and all who oppose fowl play.

Contents Chapter 1: In which Everything Is Done to Save the Victim Chapter 2: In Which a Triumphant Anthem Is Sung Chapter 3: In Which There's a Hunting Hound Chapter 4: In Which Scars Decorate an Animal Chapter 5: In Which There's a Murder Chapter 6: In Which Everyone Feels Very Sorry for the Bird Chapter 7: In Which Undercover Work Becomes Dangerous Chapter 8: In Which a Hunt Is Declared on the Far Woods Chapter 9: In Which It's a Dog Eat Dog World Chapter 10: In Which There's a Runaround Chapter 11: In Which You Can't Trust a Soul Chapter 12: In Which Dreams Come True