This first book in the series received high praise from Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and School Library Journal. The first book in the series was also praised by Kevin Sylvester, award-winning author of Apartment 713. This is the third book in a fun mystery series. This is a mighty girl story that shows the power of determination and creative thinking. Author of the award-winning Harvey Comes Home, Harvey Holds His Own, Harvey Takes the Lead, The Undercover Booklist, The Umbrella House, and Mystery at the Biltmore. Delightful illustrations by award-winning Peggy Collins brings the characters to life. A strong focus on community and found family. Mysteries about young detectives are perpetually popular with early readers.

The author lived in New York City in the early 2000s, which is when she became interested in writing stories set in Manhattan. Compelling setting based on a real building, The Apthorp, in the Upper West Side of New York City. Includes a ribbon marker. The author is a middle-school English teacher herself and has excellent curriculum-related material for virtual author visits. Stories featuring dog sidekicks are continuously popular with this age group. The combination of prose and artwork makes this book an ideal choice for readers just getting to chapter-book age. E-book and audiobook will become available upon publication.