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Description
The Mighty Muskrats are off to the city to have fun at the Exhibition Fair. But when Chickadee learns about Grandpa's little sister, who was scooped up by the government and adopted out to strangers without her parents' permission many years ago, the Mighty Muskrats have a new mystery to solve. Once in the bright lights of the big city, the cousins get distracted, face off with bullies, meet some heroes and unlikely teachers, and learn many of the difficulties of life in the city, as well as hard truths about their country’s treatment of First Nations people.
Author Bio
Michael Hutchinson is Swampy Cree from the Treaty 5 area and a member of the Misipawistik Cree Nation. He wrote the Mighty Muskrats Mystery series to educate young Canadians, build pride in First Nation and impoverished youth, and create a better Canadian and First Nations relationship.
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Prizes
- Junior Library Guild Selection, Mystery / Adventure SelectionLong-listed 2020
- Indigenous Voices Award - Published Prose in EnglishShort-listed 2021
- Manitoba Book Awards - McNally Robinson Books for Young People Award, Older CategoryShort-listed 2021
Review Quotes
Delivered a surprising end to the story, one that left me envious of the close family ties Chickadee and the boys enjoy.
— The Montreal Gazette
The Case of the Missing Auntie is a well-told mystery that deals with important topics at a middle-grade level. It is highly recommended for school and public libraries.
— Canadian Review of Materials
Missing Auntie is a good read, with an emotional punch, and I can hardly wait for the Mighty Muskrats to take their next case.
— Jean Mendoza, American Indians in Children's literature (AICL)
A compelling “urban bush” adventure that offers light and reconciliation to dark truths.
— The Kirkus Reviews