“A fun, action-filled tale whose protagonist has a distinct and sincere young voice.”Īll rights reserved. “An entertaining story of sibling loyalty, friendship struggles, and the sometimes vexing passage into adolescence.” “A magnificent novel that defines what it is to be an older brother, a friend, and, yes, even a knight.” Praise for Robin Yardi’s The Midnight War of Mateo Martinez Ogburn, author of The Unicorn in the Barn “With an owl who likes strawberry iced doughnuts, an environmental crime, and a family business at stake, Robin Yardi has crafted a sweet mystery about the power of friendship and facing one’s fears.” Kristen Kittscher, author of The Wig in the Window Owl’s Outstanding Donuts is, well, simply outstanding!” “Readers of all ages will be cheering-and hooting!-for Mattie and her friends as they track down the culprits in this brilliant, high-stakes mystery with heart. 'Readers of all ages will be cheering-and hooting!-for Mattie and her friends as they track down the culprits in this brilliant, high-stakes mystery with heart.Advance praise for Owl’s Outstanding Donuts Owl's Outstanding Donuts is, well, simply outstanding!'-Kristen Kittscher, author of The Wig in the Window 'Readers of all ages will be cheering-and hooting!-for Mattie and her friends as they track down the culprits in this brilliant, high-stakes mystery with heart. Along the way, she'll face fears that have followed her since her mother's passing-and get to know Alfred, a stuffy, donut-loving owl who's also on the case. And soon people want to blame Aunt Molly! With help from her friends, Mattie sets out to find the real gloopers. A shady duo is dumping gloop near the highway. When an owl taps on Mattie's window one night, Mattie looks out to see suspicious activity not far from the shop. But not everybody is a fan of Owl's Outstanding Donuts. Mattie loves her aunt and the shop, even if she's still dealing with a life without her mom.

This hoot of a donut shop serves up delicious snacks to people driving down California's Highway One-treats like the Turkey Talon, the Banana Slug Bar, and the Strawberry Iced Classic.

A wild California mystery full of feathers, sprinkles, and moreĮver since Mattie Waters lost her mother, she's been sharing a trailer with her aunt Molly, the proud owner of Owl's Outstanding Donuts.

Owl's Outstanding Donuts by Robin Yardi