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“Deen continues to frankly depict Lark’s struggles with dyslexia, and the twins’ ­Korean-Kenyan heritage shines throughout the story. Cutler’s grayscale ­illustrations reflect diversity in the supporting characters.”

School Library Journal

“The book is well organized with short chapters, well-paced for good mystery development, and includes fun, evenly spaced sketch drawings…Realistic and relatable for children.”

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Lark Has the Shivers (Lark Ba Detective #5)

Written by Natasha Deen
Illustrated by Marcus Cutler
Published by Orca Book Publishers

The summer is for sleuthing, and Lark and Connor have been served a double helping!

It’s time for the annual pet fair and the twins have been hard at work teaching their dog, Max, some new tricks. But on their way to the fairgrounds, they’re offered not one, but two intriguing cases.

Pets from the pet show have gone missing and their guardians are blaming each other for the disappearances. Meanwhile, Lark and Connor’s frenemy, Sophie, thinks her house might be haunted and refuses to go inside. The twins split up to solve the mysteries, but can they find the vanished pets and the source of the spooky noises before the show has to start?

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Publication Date: March 2022
Available As: Paperback, eBook
Early Chapter Book, Age 06 or older

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Setting: North America

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 2nd Generation

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