Heather Alexander is the author of many books for young readers. She lives in Los Angeles with her family and beagle, whose full name is Luna May Petunia Baby. They love taking long walks and solving mysteries together.
www.heatheralexanderbooks.com

Laura Zarrin is an illustrator by day and a detective by night. She is often called upon to solve mysteries for her family. She's been known to find lost shoes and lost homework and to discover who ate the last chocolate chip cookie. When she's not solving mysteries, she spends her time drawing, reading, drinking really strong iced tea, and eating fig Newtons. She lives in Northern California with her husband, their two sons, and her assistant, Cody the Chihuahua.
www.laurazarrinstudios.com
@Laura Zarrin

"The illustrations are colorful and engaging, and there is a good balance between words and illustrations so new readers will be encouraged. . . . Fans of Rebecca Elliott's "Owl Diaries" will flock to this adorable new series." --School Library Journal, on WALLACE AND GRACE AND THE CUPCAKE CAPER

"With a little humor and its resourceful boy and girl owl friends, this provides a comfortable experience for newly independent readers." --Kirkus Reviews, on WALLACE AND GRACE AND THE CUPCAKE CAPER

"Zarrin's cozy color artwork and Alexander's chirpy narrative energize a story that highlights the rewards of mutual respect, collaboration, and friendship." --Publishers Weekly on WALLACE AND GRACE TAKE THE CASE

"The language is accessible, and full-color cartoonish illustrations . . . Throughout the book are a change from many black-and-white chapter books . . . Wallace and Grace are a good team for the younger set." --Kirkus Reviews on WALLACE AND GRACE TAKE THE CASE

"This gentle mystery supports newly independent readers, with short sentences, repetition, in-text definitions, and color illustrations. Bubbly Grace and keen-eyed Wallace make an ace detective team who ably demonstrate the value of teamwork and friendship." --Booklist on WALLACE AND GRACE TAKE THE CASE