Murray the Ferret

By Debbi Michiko Florence and Melanie Demmer

Since the Takano family's new foster pet, Murray the ferret, arrived at their house, all sorts of things have gone missing: shoes, jewelry, keys, coins . . . Although eight-year-old Kaita enjoys solving the mysteries, she worries that finding a forever home for the lovable furry bandit will be near impossible! Playful illustrations and lots of sleuthing fun make this chapter book a treat for animal lovers and mystery fans alike.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Capstone Young Readers
• Release date: Aug 1, 2020
• ISBN: 9781515888871

Debbi Michiko Florence

Debbi Michiko Florence is a third-generation Japanese American and has many fond memories of sharing in her family’s traditions while growing up in California and visiting her relatives in Japan. Debbi is also the author of novels and picture books, including Niki Nakayama: A Chef’s Tale in 13 Bites. She now lives in Connecticut with her husband and their many animals (but no flamingo).

Book preview

For ferret knowledge, to former zoo colleague

and forever friend Diane Kisich Davis — DMF

Table of Contents

Cover

Title Page

Dedication

Characters

Chapter 1: Hello, Murray!

Chapter 2: A Pocket-Sized Pet

Chapter 3: Fostering Fun

Chapter 4: What’s That Smell?

Chapter 5: Mystery Solved

Think About It!

Draw It! Write It!

Glossary

A Closer Look at Ferrets

Kaita’s Favorites

About the Author

About the Illustrator

Explore More

Copyright

Back Cover

CHAPTER 1

Hello, Murray!

I finished the last cheese cracker on my plate. Delicious!

Ollie, my mini dachshund, licked cracker crumbs from the floor. He’s a good dog. He always likes to help clean up.

I wiped my hands on a napkin and turned to my mom. I’m ready for my books, I said.

You’re finished with your snack already? Mom said. That was fast, Kaita. She handed me two books. They were about ferrets.

I flipped through the first one. I had already read both books a few times. My mom works at a bookstore. Whenever we get a new foster pet, Mom brings home books for me to read. I learn a lot from them. I learn even more when