Leila & Nugget Mystery - (Leila and Nugget Mysteries) by Dustin Brady & Deserae Brady (Paperback)

About the Book

"This year's Bark at the Park event at the Middleburg Red Dogs baseball stadium could not have gotten off to a worse start. The first pitch hasn't even been thrown yet, and there's already been a furry intruder, a dog stampede, and a kidnapped mascot. Now it's up to Leila and Kait, along with their dogs Nugget and Baxter, to rescue Red Dogs' mascot and save Bark at the Park. It's a race to solve the mystery before the final out!" -- page 4 of cover.

Book Synopsis

Leila Beal and her little dog, Nugget, are back in this third and final installment of Leila & Nugget Mysteries. Leila, Kait, and their dogs are on a mission to rescue the missing Red Dogs' team mascot.

This year's Bark at the Park event at the Middleburg Red Dogs baseball stadium could not have gotten off to a worse start. The first pitch hasn't even been thrown yet, and there's already been a furry intruder, a dog stampede, and a kidnapped mascot. Now it's up to Leila and Kait, along with their dogs Nugget and Baxter, to rescue Red Dogs' mascot and save Bark at the Park. It's a race to solve the mystery before the final out!

Review Quotes

"A well-constructed mix of brains and footwork." (Kirkus Reviews)

"Ultimately this lighthearted account celebrates community and a love for reading, with lessons learned and mysteries pleasantly solved." (Booklist)

About the Author

Deserae and Dustin Brady are the parents of Leila Brady (a girl) and Nugget Brady (a dog). They live in Cleveland, Ohio. Dustin wants to buy a turtle. Deserae does not. If you live with a cute dog, Deserae and Dustin would love to see it! You can email your picture to dustin@dustinbradybooks.com.

April Brady grew up in Maine and has been bringing her imagination to life in pencil since she was a wee lass. Teaming up with her family to tell stories is her favorite thing to do. When she isn't drawing, she gets to have new adventures with her own little girls (the real Leila's cousins). If you like drawing your adventures or pets and family too, she'd be happy to see your art at aprilbradyart@yahoo.com.