A heartwarming mystery about love, trust, and the power of never giving up on a friend. Cosette's dream of having a furry friend comes true when she rescues Oreo from the animal shelter. With his playful spirit and loving personality, Oreo quickly becomes Cosette's best friend. But when strange messes start happening in their home, Cosette's mom believes Oreo is to blame. Determined to prove her dog's innocence, Cosette and Oreo embark on a mission to uncover the true troublemakers behind the mischief and keep Oreo from being sent back to the shelter. Included are two easy detective activities with common household items your child can do. p Caren Cantrell provides a surprise ending to Cosette and Oreo. She weaves this mystery so that readers will fail to see the cause of the trouble at first. ~ Philip Van Heusen for Readers' Favorite - 5 stars It is a tale about Cosette's faith in her dog. Readers learn how important it is to keep trusting and trying to solve issues. The need for observation is seen as a valuable trait. Cantrell shows that even children can deduce solutions. The power of love and belief saves little Oreo. Children will also learn that caring for a pet is a big responsibility and involves many different tasks. Cantrell encourages children to stay hungry for knowledge; this hunger is fed by curiosity, so children need to remain curious. Bianca Clark does a wonderful job with the illustrations Overall, this is an important, if not perfect, book that provokes conversation about what is and is not acceptable. ~ Jamie Michele for Readers' Favorite - 5 stars The theme of someone unfairly blamed for something they are not doing in Cosette and Oreo is one that I appreciate being explored. There is no question that children can rarely defend themselves against accusations by adults convinced the child is wrong, and animals never do. This is not a theme I have ever seen in a children's book and I applaud Caren Cantrell for having the courage to make it a central part of the plot. The illustrations by Bianca Clark are exceptional, with engaging and graphic digital artwork in a rainbow of primary colors.