First published 2016
Eleven-year-old Birdie and her new rescue dog Bowser team up to investigate the theft of a prize stuffed marlin from Grammy's bait shop. As they comb the bayou for clues, they discover the marlin may conceal a treasure map, and their hunt turns dangerous. With cunning and courage, Bowser and Birdie must outsmart the thieves before they strike again.
Genres: adventure, mystery, crime, contemporary
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, investigation
Setting: Louisiana
304 pages · Paperback · Scholastic Inc.