Description
By: Shelley Burne-Field, Story Hemi-Moorehouse (Illustrator)
Funny middle grade story of two cousins turned junior detectives on the hunt for their aunty's horse.
Best-friend cousins Ana and Frog (nickname because of her googly eyes) learn that Minty, their aunty's beloved horse, is missing.
Aunty is so sad, and Ana loves that horse more than anything. More than hip-hop. Much more than homework.
So Ana and Frog must find her.
They set out on a 'methodical' spy mission around their small town, searching for any clues that might lead them to Minty, and to whoever might have taken her.
They look inside abandoned buildings, check out random horse poo, follow dead-end trails, fight off wild dogs and get the local policeman on side. All while still doing their school projects, playing netball, dealing with the school bullies, performing in the dance recital, playing Cluedo with Ana's dad, and teasing each other along the way.
Find out if the cousins can solve the mystery of what has happened to Minty!
Perfect for readers who love:
- horse stories
- cosy mystery stories
- school stories
Published: 2nd June 2026
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 160
For Ages: 8 - 12 years old
Publisher: A&U Children's NZ
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 19.8 x 12.8