Detective Duck
The Case of the Strange Splash (Detective Duck #1)
(Author) Henry WinklerA full-color chapter book adventure about a young duck detective, from the bestselling creators Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver, and Dan Santat Willow Feathers McBeaver, aka Detective Duck, is a crime-solving (and very precocious) little duck. She and her animal pals live on Dogwood Pond, a beautiful pond in New England adjacent to Lazy Days, a human campground. Dogwood Pond has always been a pristine spot with clear water, abundant wildlife, and shady willow trees, but now it is encountering puzzling problems--mysteries that arise from human-caused disruptions in nature, such as water pollution, refuse, warming climate, and human encroachment. Fortunately, Detective Duck is on the job, solving these puzzling mysteries before they get out of hand and destroy their habitat! Armed with her ever-present satchel for collecting clues, her logical mind, and endless curiosity, she boldly goes where no pond creature has before, determined to unravel the mysteries and solve any environmental problem that besets her beloved Dogwood Pond!
Henry Winkler
Henry Winkler is an American actor, producer, and author best known for his iconic role as Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli on the television series Happy Days. Winkler has also written a series of children's books featuring a dyslexic boy named Hank Zipzer, inspired by his own struggles with dyslexia. His books have been praised for their humorous and relatable storytelling, and have helped to raise awareness about learning disabilities. Winkler's contributions to literature have had a significant impact on children's literature, bringing attention to the importance of diversity and representation in storytelling. His most famous work is the Hank Zipzer series, which has garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated following of young readers.