About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is starting to navigate the complexities of fairness, or when they are showing a budding interest in logic and deduction. While it functions as a delightful mystery, it serves as a gentle entry point for discussing civic duty and the importance of process over jumping to conclusions. The story centers on Pigsticks, an ambitious pig with a bit of an ego, and his loyal, observant assistant Harold the hamster as they track down a thief threatening to ruin a town celebration. Through its humorous lens, the book explores themes of teamwork and justice. It is perfectly pitched for early elementary readers, offering a sophisticated but accessible vocabulary within a highly visual chapter book format. Parents will appreciate how the story models problem-solving through observation rather than luck, making it an excellent choice for kids who love to ask why things happen and how they work.
