The Pignapping

“A beautiful combination of children’s literature and private-eye adventures.” – Kirkus Reviews

When the littlest piggy can’t go “wee-wee-wee” home from school, it’s time for the Fairy Goose Unit to crack the case! In The Pignapping by author Donna Boock and illustrator Nivya Kuriakose, a shocking ransom note sparks a hilarious whodunit as clever ducktectives Clawed McDiddle and Allie O’Dumpling spring into action. Can these feline Fairy Goose Unit detectives sniff out the clues and rescue the lost pig before the Swine family loses their happy ending? Packed with laugh-out-loud puns, playful twists on classic fairy tales, and an irresistible cast of suspects, this chapter book mystery is perfect for independent readers, reluctant readers, and fans of funny children’s books ages 6-9. ★ Explores friendship, teamwork, and problem-solving skills ★ Fast-paced and richly illustrated for young detectives and animal lovers ★ Ideal for kids’ book clubs, classrooms, and family read-alouds ★ Part of the Claw & Order: Fairy Goose Unit chapter book series If your child loves silly mysteries, farmyard fun, and smart detectives, they’ll adore joining Clawed and Allie on this oink-tastic adventure in the world of Claw & Order!

Author Biography

Donna Boock is an award-winning children’s author celebrated for her laugh-out-loud chapter books (ages 6-12) and picture books (ages 3+) that inspire creativity & problem-solving, and turn reluctant readers into book lovers. She’s best known for bringing to life strong characters in her collection of children’s books about friendship and kids navigating big life changes, including: – Moo-La-La-Ti-Da! (ages 3+), a silly book for kids about friendship, bullying, kindness, finding the courage to stand up for what’s right and saying I’m sorry;- The Kinzie’s Kinventions series (ages 6-9), including Kinzie’s Got Talent, Earth to Kinzie, and Kinzie and the P. U. Zoo-a STEM-adjacent, young chapter book series that encourages curiosity and problem-solving using the design process (ask, imagine, plan, create, improve);- Oh, My Word! (ages 8-11), a story for chapter book readers tackling big life changes like moving to a new town, starting over in a new school, making new friends, and learning to speak up;- The Claw & Order: Fairy Goose Unit series (ages 6-9), including The Pignapping and Stolen, Golden Goose Eggs-early reader mysteries that help develop observation skills and strengthen logical thinking, all wrapped in silly, mashed-up fairy tale fun.- How to Find a Four-Leaf Clover (ages 3-8) is a playful, interactive picture book encouraging imagination, positive thinking, and resilience to help kids set their sights on finding luck-or anything else they can dream.Donna also started the REACH (Reading Establishes a Connection Home) initiative, with weekly posts full of ideas to make reading fun for the whole family. Search “REACH by Donna Boock” online to find free classroom materials like worksheets, lesson plans, and discussion guides for teachers, librarians, media specialists, and homeschoolers, plus printable puzzles, worksheets, and hands-on activities to support parents and young readers. Sign up for Donna Boock’s free REACH newsletter to get fresh games, crafts, and creative ways to enhance the reading experience-delivered straight to your inbox and designed especially for readers ages 3-12 and the rockstar grown-ups who read along and help them find books they’ll beg to read again and again.