With strong pacing, a fully-realized setting, and well-developed characters, there's something for everyone. Narrated mostly from Mattie's perspective, with occasional chapters from the point of view of Alfred the irritable owl, this book has gentle humor, some action at the climax, and a touching examination of Mattie's grief. This eco-mystery may appeal to fans of Carl Hiaasen. To solve the mystery, Mattie will have to face the fear of riding in cars that she's had ever since her mother's death. With help from her friends, energetic Beanie and skeptical Sasha, Mattie is determined to get to the bottom of who dumped the gloop especially since official suspicion soon falls on Aunt Molly. One night, Mattie is awakened by an owl tapping on her window, and looks out just in time to see a white truck dumping toxic chemicals in the ditch across from the donut shop. Owl's Outstanding Donuts is, well, simply outstanding!'-Kristen Kittscher, author of The Wig in the Window, 'Since Mattie's mother died, Mattie has been living in a trailer next to her Aunt Molly's donut shop in Big Sur. 'Readers of all ages will be cheering-and hooting!-for Mattie and her friends as they track down the culprits in this brilliant, high-stakes mystery with heart. Owl's Outstanding Donuts is, well, simply outstanding -Kristen Kittscher, author of The Wig in the Window Readers of all ages will be cheering-and hooting -for Mattie and her friends as they track down the culprits in this brilliant, high-stakes mystery with heart. Along the way, she'll face fears that have followed her since her mother's passing-and get to know Alfred, a stuffy, donut-loving owl who's also on the case. And soon people want to blame Aunt Molly With help from her friends, Mattie sets out to find the real gloopers.

A shady duo is dumping gloop near the highway. When an owl taps on Mattie's window one night, Mattie looks out to see suspicious activity not far from the shop. But not everybody is a fan of Owl's Outstanding Donuts. Mattie loves her aunt and the shop, even if she's still dealing with a life without her mom.

This hoot of a donut shop serves up delicious snacks to people driving down California's Highway One-treats like the Turkey Talon, the Banana Slug Bar, and the Strawberry Iced Classic. A wild California mystery full of feathers, sprinkles, and more Ever since Mattie Waters lost her mother, she's been sharing a trailer with her aunt Molly, the proud owner of Owl's Outstanding Donuts.

Owl's Outstanding Donuts by Robin Yardi