From School Library Journal
Grade 2–4—In this third title about the nine-year-old detective, Harriet Bean heads to America with Aunts Thessalonika and Japonica to help previously unknown Aunt Formica. Heading west, they reach her ranch in time to trail some cattle rustlers. As expected from this author, the story is a romp of quirky personalities and unlikely situations. Sticklers for realism may not see the humor, but the book should appeal to those who appreciate a light touch and fun language. Rankin's black-and-white full-page illustrations reflect the comic tone.—
Pat Leach, Lincoln City Libraries, NE Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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Product Description
When Harriet discovers that she has yet another lost aunt—a cowgirl named Formica—she jumps at the chance to join her two detective aunts on a visit. Aunt Formica’s ranch is being plagued by devious cattle rustlers, and she needs Harriet’s help to track down the bandits and save the ranch. But the Wild West carries dangers all its own …
From bestselling novelist Alexander McCall Smith comes a charming new mystery that will keep young readers guessing—and laughing—from the first clue to the last.