The town of Fin Lake has darkened and none of the axolotls know why. Twins Amethyst and Aqua work together with their friends to solve the mystery of the murky mess. The cause involves land dwellers, who are known to be dangerous to axolotls. They encounter many risky situations along the way. What will be the cause of the murky mess? Will the group of friends succeed? The murky mess is just the first adventure for these friends. There will be many more to come!

This first book in the Axolotl Agency series contains a glossary as well as some study questions for educational purposes. This book also discusses pollution and environmental issues that affect wild axolotls in Lake Xochimilco in Mexico City.

This is a fun, engaging chapter book series about fictional axolotl characters that is great for ages 7 to 11! Kids will love the illustrations as well as the humor, mystery, and problem solving included in each book. Parents and teachers will love the educational aspect that it provides.