Coop Knows the Scoop
Coop Knows the Scoop by Taryn Souders is a middle-grade mystery published by Sourcebooks, Incorporated in 2020. This 304-page book is written in English and follows the story of Coop, a young boy living in the typically peaceful town of Windy Bottom, Georgia. As he helps his mom at their café and bookstore, Coop finds himself embroiled in a mystery that disrupts the town’s tranquility, particularly when his grandfather becomes the target of suspicion regarding buried secrets beneath the playground.
Readers will discover a blend of humor and intrigue as Coop, along with his friends Justice and Liberty, seeks to uncover the truth and clear his grandfather’s name. The narrative explores themes of friendship and community while delving into the mysteries and secrets that lie within their small town. With elements of juvenile fiction and detective stories, this book is designed for young readers aged 9-12 who enjoy humorous tales and engaging mysteries.
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2021 Edgar Award Nominee for Best Juvenile Mystery
From award-winning author Taryn Souders comes a charming, southern middle grade mystery perfect for fans of Stranger Things and the Masterminds series.
The whole town is talking about what’s buried beneath the playground…
Windy Bottom, Georgia is usually a peaceful place. Coop helps his mom at her café and bookstore, hangs out with his grandpa, bikes around with his friends Justice and Liberty, and is determined to live up to his dad’s legacy. Windy Bottom is full of all kinds of interesting people, but no one has ever caused a problem. Until now.
And somehow, Gramps is taking all the blame! It seems like there are a lot of secrets that were buried in their small town after all…
Will Coop and his friends get to the bottom of the mystery and clear Gramps’s name before it’s too late?
You will love Coop and his adventures if you are looking for:
- Mystery books for kids 9-12
- Heartfelt and quirky stories for young readers
- Kids detective books
- 5th grade mystery books
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