The Case of the Missing Auntie by Michael Hutchinson

How often have you read a middle grade mystery novel that had you in tears just a few pages after making you laugh? Missing Auntie is a good read, with an emotional punch, and I can hardly wait for the Mighty Muskrats to take their next case. Jean Mendoza ― American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL)Fans of Hutchinson's (Misipawistik Cree) first entry in his Mighty Muskrats Mystery Series, The Case of Windy Lake (2019), will eagerly join the crew once again while all the twists and turns one expects from a good mystery will quickly hook new readers. A compelling "urban bush" adventure that offers light and reconciliation to dark truths. ― Kirkus Reviews"(D)elivered a surprising end to the story, one that left me envious of the close family ties Chickadee and the boys enjoy. In the process, I also learned some valuable lessons about Indigenous values and beliefs, many of them uttered by elders like Grandpa." ― The Montreal Gazette