WINNER OF THE B.R.A.G. MEDALLION!! Who is Archibald Peabody and why does a statue of him sit in the middle of the town square? Peabody, Wisconsin is celebrating its 100th birthday and the town can’t wait to open a time capsule buried by its founder, Archibald Peabody. Nine-year-old Jimmy and his fourth-grade classmates set out on a quest to find out who Archibald Peabody was. Their search uncovers a scheme by an out-of-town real estate developer to build an elite housing development at the edge of town. This means destroying a part of the forest—right where their moose friend Mortimer lives. All seems lost until Mortimer kicks a loose brick at the base of the statue to reveal a key wrapped in a note and a mysterious map. The adventure leads the sleuths to an old rustic cabin that belongs to a hermit no one has seen in years. A story unravels involving a train heist, missing gold, and the man searching for it. With the Centennial celebration fast approaching, Mortimer and Jimmy are determined to unlock the mystery of the missing gold and save Mortimer’s habitat at the same time. Riddles are clues just waiting to be solved. Undercover Moose is the seventh book in the Mortimer and Me chapter book series for ages 6-10. REVIEWS: "I wish there would have been books written like this when I was in elementary school because I really didn't like to read. If there had been 'Mortimer and Me' books, I know I would have experienced the joy of reading." "I like the fact that Mortimer (the moose) does not talk but has his own way of communicating that Jimmy understands. I believe that will resonate with children more. I also like how Kathie provides a synopsis somewhere in the first chapter to explain the relationship between Mortimer and Jimmy in case anyone were to read the stories not in the order they were written." "I immediately was fascinated with Kathie McMahon's writing style. It is descriptive, creative, humorous, and flows so well you just have to keep reading. You can easily visualize what is happening and you feel like you have a front row seat watching it all take place. Each book has numerous messages of encouragement and lessons for kids. Illustrator Tom Tate's drawings are filled with details and facial expressions that also help the stories come alive. I've read all the books in the series and each one is so enjoyable. You continue to get to know the characters. I've fallen in love with Mortimer - I want him for a pet!" The Mortimer and Me chapter book series for ages 6-10 is a humorous, heartfelt story about a boy and a moose and the different adventures they embark on. Mortimer and Jimmy are soon joined by other kids who call themselves the Trailblazers: a diverse group of kids who deal with common interests. Designed for reluctant readers, the Mortimer series focuses on high-interest, low-vocabulary skills that will keep the reader turning every page. Curriculum and hands-on activities can be found on Kathie McMahon's website at https://www.kathiemcmahon.com/ Kathie McMahon is a retired elementary teacher with 32 years of classroom experience. Her goal upon retiring was to create picks for those kids who sometimes "fall through the cracks" by being too old for picture books, but not quite ready for longer middle grade novels. Every book in the Mortimer series has received at least one literary award and is popular in many school libraries.