“Filled with finely created characters, both human and animal, this brisk little novel is a spellbinder, one that is bound to gather a very strong audience committed to the series.”
—San Francisco Review of Books
“A juicy middle grade mystery in which a young investigator learns that it’s okay to be vulnerable.”
—Foreword Reviews
“Perfect for early middle schoolers, who will easily identity with Kassy. Strong sense of middle-school humor!”
—BlueInk Review
“Likely to entertain both animal and mystery lovers of all ages. It’s most highly recommended. Five-star review!”
—Reader’s Favorite
“A whole lot of fun—and delivers in every way an adventure story should! A heartwarming world populated with believable characters who feel like people you know.”
—Sarah Scheele, Reader’s Favorite
“For everyone who’s into adventure, mystery, and a whole bunch of Middle-Grade fun, this first in series does the trick! Beware, you won’t want to set this book down anytime soon.”
—Chanticleer Reviews
“A purely enjoyable adventure filled with memorable characters, an endearing protagonist, and a lot of heart. Any reader will find much to enjoy here as well as a foundation for many books to come.”
—The US Review of Books
“A magnificent middle-grade story that will captivate readers with an exciting plot, relatable narrator, plenty of laughs, and a sprinkling of lessons. I loved this character and this book—so will you and your kids.”
—BookTrib Review
“Kassy O’Roarke is a modern day Nancy Drew. I love Kassy. The themes of loyalty and friendship are strong…making this the perfect middle grade novel. I adore this book and cannot wait to purchase it for my students. They are going to love it!”
—Librarian_Fitz Bookstagrammer
“Where was Kassy when I was growing up? With jokes, riddles, puzzles, and mysteries for to solve, this series is sure to provide hours of entertainment. These books will hone reasoning skills while also being lots of fun. I highly recommend this collection for any budding sleuth!”
—Claire Katz, director of the Philosophy for Children Texas Program and the Philosophy Camp for Teens and Tweens
“Kassy O’Roarke is even more exciting than the Mysterious Benedict Society! The books make you feel like you’re really inside the adventure, like you’re really a part of it. The mysteries have many fun animals and twists. These are excellent books for young journalists and detectives! The activity book adds lots of fun coloring pages, riddles, and small mysteries for you to solve!”
—Mila Neely, Fan Review
“I love these mysteries! You never know what happens next. I like that Kassy is adventurous.”
—Audrey Ghadirian, Fan Review