The Case of the Missing Auntie

A Book in the A Mighty Muskrats Mystery Series

$11.95

Format

In the bright lights of the big city, the Mighty Muskrats search for an auntie lost long ago.

The Mighty Muskrats are off to the city to have fun at the Exhibition Fair. But when Chickadee learns about Grandpa’s missing little sister, who was adopted by strangers without her parents’ permission many years ago, the Mighty Muskrats have a new mystery to solve.

Praise & Recognition

A compelling “urban bush” adventure that offers light and reconciliation to dark truths.

The Kirkus Reviews

Missing Auntie is a good read, with an emotional punch, and I can hardly wait for the Mighty Muskrats to take their next case. Jean Mendoza, American Indians in Children's literature (AICL)

Delivered a surprising end to the story, one that left me envious of the close family ties Chickadee and the boys enjoy. The Montreal Gazette

The Case of the Missing Auntie is a well-told mystery that deals with important topics at a middle-grade level. It is highly recommended for school and public libraries.

Canadian Review of Materials

Junior Library Guild Selection, Mystery / Adventure Selection 2020 - Long-listed

Manitoba Book Awards - McNally Robinson Books for Young People Award, Older Category 2021 - Short-listed

Indigenous Voices Award - Published Prose in English 2021 - Short-listed

Details

Publication Date: March 17, 2020

Reading Age: 9 - 12

Reading Level: V

Genre: Children's Fiction, Middle Grade

Product Format: Paperback

Pages: 192

ISBN: 978-1-77260-117-6

Weight: 160

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About the Author

Michael Hutchinson

Michael Hutchinson is Swampy Cree from the Treaty 5 area and a member of the Misipawistik Cree Nation. During his early years, he fought forest fires, worked in an underground research mine, and did catering for rock concerts and movie shoots. As an adult, he has switched back and forth between the communications and journalism sides of the desk, hosting APTN National News for seven years, co-hosting CTV Morning Live Winnipeg, and working for numerous First Nation advocacy organizations from the national to the local level, including the Assembly of First Nations and the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak. He is currently the Communications Manager at the Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre. He wrote the Mighty Muskrats Mystery series to educate young Canadians, build pride in First Nation and impoverished youth, and create a better Canadian and First Nations relationship. He lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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