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The Big Race Lace Case

A QUIX Book

Illustrated by Karl West

About The Book

Mack Rhino is a private detective—who just so happens to be a rhinoceros—in this silly, fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book that’s perfect for emerging readers!

Mack Rhino is a private eye who has just finished solving his 99th case. With his trusty sidekick, Redd Oxpeck by his side (or on his back) he’s about to embark on his 100th. There’s a big race in town, but all the runners are missing the laces to their sneakers! Who’s run off with the goods, and why?

About The Authors

Paul DuBois Jacobs and Jennifer Swender are a husband and wife writing team, authors of many books for children, including the Animal Inn series, Count on the SubwayMy Subway Ride, and My Taxi Ride. Paul has also cowritten four books with legendary folk musician, Pete Seeger, including Abiyoyo Returns and The Deaf Musicians. Paul and Jennifer have appeared at Lincoln Center, the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the Virginia Festival of the Book, as well as countless schools, libraries, and museums. They live in Massachusetts.

Photograph by Paul DuBois Jacobs

About The Illustrator

Karl West is a freelance illustrator, doodler, and full-time coffee drinker. He produces both traditional and digital work from his studio in Dorset, England.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Aladdin (January 21, 2020)
  • Length: 80 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781534441149
  • Ages: 5 - 8

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