A to Z Animal Mysteries #1 The Absent Alpacas

Ages 6 to 9, Grades 1 to 4

Solve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Young clue hunters Abbi, Daniel, and Lydia sniff out the mystery behind a group of missing alpacas. Inspired by Ron Roy's beloved A to Z Mysteries series, this spin-off is perfect for budding young chapter-book readers--and future detectives!

A is for ALPACAS . . .

It's time for the alpaca costume contest, and Abigail "Abbi" Wallace is excited to see it at the Maine State Fair. But there’s only one alpaca left—the rest are missing! What sent the alpacas packing? Abbi; her dog, Barkley; and her friends Lydia and Daniel are ready to sniff out this mystery!

DON'T MISS the original A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy, starting with The Absent Author!

Story Locale:Maine State Fair

Series Overview: We've signed up 4 books and plan to pub one mystery each season: Summer 2023: Book 1 (Alpacas) Fall 2023: Book 2 (Bats) Spring 2024: Book 3 (Cheetahs) Summer 2024: Book 4 (Dolphins)

About the Author

RON ROY created the original A to Z Mysteries series, which has been inspiring young readers, writers, and amateur sleuths for generations. 

KAYLA WHALEY is the author of the A to Z Animal Mysteries series. Besides children's books, she has also written fiction and nonfiction for teens and adults. When not writing, she likes playing video games, listening to music (especially K-pop!), and watching TV shows with friends.

Author Residence: Atlanta, GA

CHLOE BURGETT is a children's book illustrator living in the Great Plains. She is the SCBWI illustrator coordinator for Nebraska. Her favorite books respectfully portray children as the competent, brave, and resourceful human beings they are. She lives with her husband, Seth, and cat, Pencil.

Illustrator Residence:Lincoln, NE