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Maggie Mae, Detective Extraordinaire: The Case of the Missing Cookies
Maggie Mae, detective extraordinaire, is on the case of who stole her grandma's super-duper snickerdoodles. With her detective's badge and notebook, she finds clues, interviews suspects, and sets a trap. Who did it--Grandpa, her brother Ben, or Toby the dog? Finally, she reveals the culprits and saves the cookies. Suggested age range for readers: 4-8
20 pages, Paperback
First published August 28, 2014
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Margo L. Dill
5 books41 followersMargo L. Dill is the author of Maggie Mae, Detective Extraordinaire: The Case of the Missing Cookies (picture book); the American Civil War Adventure Series: Anna and the Baking Championship (1) and Finding My Place: One Girl's Strength at Vicksburg (2), for historical fiction, middle-grade readers; and That's the Way It Always Happened (picture book)*. Besides being a children's author, she is also a freelance editor with the business, Editor 911 and Editor-911 Books, and she is the managing editor for WOW! Women On Writing. Margo loves presenting workshops to writing groups and school groups. She also loves blogging and does so regularly on WOW!'s blog, The Muffin, and on her own website. When she is not writing or editing, Margo loves to spend time with her daughter and crazy rescue dog, Sudsi. She lives in St. Louis, Missouri; and if she could eat out every day, she would!
*Caught Between Two Curses (YA paranormal romance) is currently out of print.
*Caught Between Two Curses (YA paranormal romance) is currently out of print.
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November 1, 2014
Very cute story, good illustrations. Will be donating this one to my Little Free Library to share with the kids in my community.
October 31, 2019
Who stole the cookies? In this children's book for readers 4-8, Dill immediately draws us into a mystery. Grandma must get those cookies ready for the bake sale and in the blink of an eye, they've disappeared. Luckily, Maggie Mae is immediately on the case, armed with a solid knowledge of clue gathering, logical reasoning, detective notebook, pencil, and detective badge (which she keeps conveniently in her back pocket for such emergencies).
This is a humorous and delightful story that both parents and children will love. Dill keeps the pace going and the text is sprinkled with humor. For example, when Maggie Mae questions her dog about his whereabouts at the time the crime was committed, he licks her face and Maggie Mae writes in her detective notebook: Sloppy alibi.
Jack Foster tells a compelling story with his colorful illustrations that will evoke an emotional response from both parents and children. They add a layer of humor to the story and deepen the sense that we are embarking on not just a mystery but an adventure with Maggie Mae. Grandma is an authentic character with curly hair, glasses, and bright green slippers.
I recommend this book because not only is it an enjoyable story in the popular mystery genre, but it's educational and will generate plenty of discussion for both parents and educators. Maggie Mae uses deductive reasoning, logical thinking, organizational skills, and attention to detail. Adults reading this book to children can use it as a prompt to discuss helping others in need; useful vocabulary such as: alibi, suspects, experiment, clue, and culprit; and problem-solving.
This is a humorous and delightful story that both parents and children will love. Dill keeps the pace going and the text is sprinkled with humor. For example, when Maggie Mae questions her dog about his whereabouts at the time the crime was committed, he licks her face and Maggie Mae writes in her detective notebook: Sloppy alibi.
Jack Foster tells a compelling story with his colorful illustrations that will evoke an emotional response from both parents and children. They add a layer of humor to the story and deepen the sense that we are embarking on not just a mystery but an adventure with Maggie Mae. Grandma is an authentic character with curly hair, glasses, and bright green slippers.
I recommend this book because not only is it an enjoyable story in the popular mystery genre, but it's educational and will generate plenty of discussion for both parents and educators. Maggie Mae uses deductive reasoning, logical thinking, organizational skills, and attention to detail. Adults reading this book to children can use it as a prompt to discuss helping others in need; useful vocabulary such as: alibi, suspects, experiment, clue, and culprit; and problem-solving.
April 25, 2019
I am a huge fan of mysteries and this is a great one to start kids off with. Maggie Mae, is so much fun. I love the way Maggie wrote the clues and solved the case. The illustrations by Jack Foster are a perfect compliment to the text.
October 27, 2019
My boys and I loved this mystery! We really enjoyed how Maggie had a plan and carried it out to catch the cookie thief. We also loved that the ending wasn't what we were expecting. A fun read with super cute illustrations!
September 30, 2014
Margo Dill’s new picture book, "Maggie Mae, Detective Extraordinaire, The Case of the Missing Cookies," illustrated by Jack Foster, is a cute story about a young detective who helps her grandmother search for the thief who stole the super-duper snickerdoodle cookies. Maggie Mae uses her detective tools, her notebook and pencil, her magnifying glass, and her powers of observation to suss out who the thief could be. She even has her own detective badge. It’s great fun to see her at “work.”
Maggie Mae collects three clues which lead to three suspects. She uses cookie bait to “trap” the thief, but at the crucial moment she misses the thief. So she sets up another trap and this time she catches the thief in the act! With the clues she’s gathered, maybe you can you guess “who done it.”
Jack Foster’s whimsical cartoon style will entertain young readers as they enjoy Ms. Dill’s detective mystery. Hmmm—his grandpa character reminds me a little of Mr. Foster. Do you think he put himself into the story? Maybe he secretly wants the cookies.
Ms. Dill’s children’s mystery—based on a true story—may inspire kids to be junior detectives. She shows them how to collect clues, establish suspect lists, evaluate alibis, and even set a trap to catch the thief—all helpful to aspiring detectives. This is a fun book that children will enjoy reading. Perhaps with the clues they can figure out who the thief is before Maggie Mae catches him. I love mysteries and this one is sure to please the younger set.
Maggie Mae collects three clues which lead to three suspects. She uses cookie bait to “trap” the thief, but at the crucial moment she misses the thief. So she sets up another trap and this time she catches the thief in the act! With the clues she’s gathered, maybe you can you guess “who done it.”
Jack Foster’s whimsical cartoon style will entertain young readers as they enjoy Ms. Dill’s detective mystery. Hmmm—his grandpa character reminds me a little of Mr. Foster. Do you think he put himself into the story? Maybe he secretly wants the cookies.
Ms. Dill’s children’s mystery—based on a true story—may inspire kids to be junior detectives. She shows them how to collect clues, establish suspect lists, evaluate alibis, and even set a trap to catch the thief—all helpful to aspiring detectives. This is a fun book that children will enjoy reading. Perhaps with the clues they can figure out who the thief is before Maggie Mae catches him. I love mysteries and this one is sure to please the younger set.
January 27, 2015
Grandma’s back was only turned for a moment and two bags of cookies went missing! Maggie Mae is on the case—is the thief her brother, Grandpa, or the family dog? She begins by gathering clues and questioning the suspects. When not one of the suspects offers a good alibi, Maggie Mae devises a plan to catch the thief in the act!
This book is a good primer in critical thinking and deductive reasoning. Through this story children can learn why it is important to pay attention to small details, how to form concepts, and why we need to test theories. It is well written, with fun words such as "super duper snickerdoodles" to encourage kids to read along. I also think the story can be used for a jumping off point to discuss topics such as why it is important to ask before taking, or even to spur group detective games!
I enjoyed the big, beautiful illustrations and detailed backgrounds. The characters really pop out of the page and are fresh and modern enough to keep the attention of today's children.
This book is a good primer in critical thinking and deductive reasoning. Through this story children can learn why it is important to pay attention to small details, how to form concepts, and why we need to test theories. It is well written, with fun words such as "super duper snickerdoodles" to encourage kids to read along. I also think the story can be used for a jumping off point to discuss topics such as why it is important to ask before taking, or even to spur group detective games!
I enjoyed the big, beautiful illustrations and detailed backgrounds. The characters really pop out of the page and are fresh and modern enough to keep the attention of today's children.
October 17, 2014
The sweet smell of super-duper snicker doodles wafts through the air as Grandma prepares for the bake sale. Singing away as she wraps each dozen into plastic bags, she is astonished that bags are missing. Calling on her granddaughter, Maggie Mae, to help solve the mystery of the missing cookies, Maggie Mae puts her detective skills to the test. Interviewing each member of the household, grandfather, brother and even Toby the dog she attempts to catch the culprit and to unearth what the whistle noise before a bag of snicker doodles goes missing has to do with it.
Join YA and Kids' author, Margo Dill as she creates a mystery of intrigue that will have the reader jumping to their own conclusions in hopes of solving the mystery before Maggie Mae, Detective Extraordinaire does. Jack Foster’s trademark illustrations provide sweetness throughout.
Join YA and Kids' author, Margo Dill as she creates a mystery of intrigue that will have the reader jumping to their own conclusions in hopes of solving the mystery before Maggie Mae, Detective Extraordinaire does. Jack Foster’s trademark illustrations provide sweetness throughout.
January 23, 2015
I love mysteries! I also love cookies. So, "Maggie Mae, Detective Extraordinaire—The Case of the Missing Cookies," is right up my alley. Maggie Mae uses her magnifying glass and her powers of observation to find clues to help her find out who stole Grandma’s cookies. She makes a list of suspects, and sets the perfect trap. Will she find the culprit? Will there be enough cookies left for the bake sale? Will anyone get to eat Grandma’s super-duper snickerdoodles? Read "Maggie Mae, Detective Extraordinaire—The Case of the Missing Cookies" to find out. The illustrations are bold and colorful, a perfect match to this story for young budding detectives.
Maggie Mae, Detective Extraordinaire—The Case of the Missing Cookies
by Margo Dill, illustrated by Jack Foster
Maggie Mae, Detective Extraordinaire—The Case of the Missing Cookies
by Margo Dill, illustrated by Jack Foster
February 2, 2015
This is a cute story about a little girl who plays detective when her grandmother's special cookies go missing. The illustrations are adorable and the tale itself is fun and something kids will really get into. And it's a book adults can re-read to a child (over and over again--haha) and still enjoy it even the 90th time they read it. Recommended for ages 4-8 and anyone who loves a cute mystery and fun picture book.
July 16, 2015
When Grandma's fresh baked cookies are stolen, Maggie Mae is on the case. She gathers clues and interrogates suspects. She attempts to catch the thief in the act but is foiled by her own sneeze. Still she perseveres and saves the day (or cookies as the case may be), and like all my favorite detective stories, I couldn't foresee the ending.
Maggie Mae teaches children logical thinking and deductive reasoning while thoroughly entertaining them.
A very enjoyable read!
Maggie Mae teaches children logical thinking and deductive reasoning while thoroughly entertaining them.
A very enjoyable read!
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