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The Case of the Missing Hippo
(Fabio the World's Greatest Flamingo Detective)

Author
Laura James
Illustrator
Emily Fox
Publication Date
August 06, 2019
Genre / Grade Band
Fiction /  2nd − 3rd
Language
English
The Case of the Missing Hippo (Fabio the World's Greatest Flamingo Detective)
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Description

This hilarious, brightly illustrated chapter book starring Fabio the flamingo detective and his sidekick Gilbert the giraffe is perfect for fans of CatStronauts and The Bad Guys.

In a small town on the banks of Lake Laloozee lives the world's greatest flamingo detective. His name is Fabio. He's not tall or strong, but slight and pink. And he's very, very clever.

When Fabio and his giraffe associate Gilbert drop in to the Hotel Royale for a relaxing glass of lemonade (pink, naturally), Fabio is persuaded to judge the hotel's talent contest. But when the most promising contestant--Julia the jazz-singing hippopotamus--goes missing, Fabio must put his thinking cap back on and solve the mystery!

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Publication date
August 06, 2019
Genre
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781547602179
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Series
Fabio the World's Greatest Flamingo Detective
BISAC categories
JUV002040 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Birds
JUV019000 - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
JUV028000 - Juvenile Fiction | Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories
JUV045000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Chapter Books
JUV002320 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Giraffes
JUV002330 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Hippos & Rhinos
Library of Congress categories
Flamingos
Animals
Mystery and detective stories
Detective and mystery stories
Hotels, motels, etc
Hotels
Missing persons
Talent shows

Kirkus

Young sleuths will enjoy the easy mystery and the cheeky illustrations. More cases on the way! 

School Library Journal

Gr 2-5--In this playful mystery for beginning chapter book readers, Fabio is a flamingo who loves to solve crimes and drink pink lemonade. When Julia the hippo goes missing during her talent show performance, Fabio steps in to help. Using the clues left behind and interviewing key witnesses, the sleuthing flamingo must put his skills to the test to catch the kidnapper and save Julia. Young readers will find Fabio and his best friend, Gilbert the giraffe, likable. The engaging plot and bright neon pink and green pages will draw readers into the story. Though the fast pace can make the text occasionally hard to follow, fans of the author's "Pirate Pug" books will applaud this series debut. VERDICT A wild and fun mystery for young readers; recommended for elementary libraries where James's previous series thrive.--Elizabeth Pelayo, St. Charles East High School, IL

Copyright 2019 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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