The Cowgirl Aunt of Harriet Bean

by Alexander McCall Smith Narrated by Charlotte Parry

Overview

Harriet Bean is thrilled! Her two detective aunts Thessalonika and Japonica are taking her across the vast Atlantic Ocean to the wilds of America. When they arrive at their destination, Harriet is happy to discover she has a sixth aunt-Aunt Formica the cowgirl. To add to her joy, Harriet soon learns there's also a mystery to solve. Crafty cattle rustlers are somehow stealing Aunt Formica's cows. But Harriet and her three madcap aunts must move quicker than greased lightning if they want to catch these slippery thieves and save the ranch. It's time to saddle up and follow the clues. ". Alexander McCall Smith [pens] a charming new mystery that will keep young readers guessing-and laughing-from the first clue to the last."-Fantasticfiction.co.uk

Editorial Reviews

School Library Journal

Gr 2–4
In this third title about the nine-year-old detective, Harriet Bean heads to America with Aunts Thessalonika and Japonica to help previously unknown Aunt Formica. Heading west, they reach her ranch in time to trail some cattle rustlers. As expected from this author, the story is a romp of quirky personalities and unlikely situations. Sticklers for realism may not see the humor, but the book should appeal to those who appreciate a light touch and fun language. Rankin's black-and-white full-page illustrations reflect the comic tone.
—Pat LeachCopyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169934793
Publisher:	Recorded Books, LLC
Publication date:	05/23/2008
Series:	Harriet Bean Series , #3
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

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