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From New York Times bestselling creators—Emmy Award–winning actor Henry Winkler, children's book author Lin Oliver, and Caldecott Medal–winning author-illustrator Dan Santat—comes a hilarious, full-color chapter book adventure.When the Pond Squad is invited to participate in the Emerald Pond Games, they can't wait to compete. Playing sports, making new friends, and spending time with Maxwell—Emerald Pond's cool mallard duck—sounds like a perfect afternoon to Willow.But when Maxwell mysteriously disappears in the middle of a game, the animals know something's wrong.With all the strange plastic items floating around the pond, Willow is sure Maxwell is in danger. Fortunately, Detective Duck is on the job, solving these puzzling mysteries before they get out of hand and destroy another habitat!The Pond Squad will have to work together to clean up their environment and rescue Maxwell in this charming new mystery.Quacking good fun from the Detective Duck series:Detective Duck: The Case of the Strange Splash (#1)Detective Duck: The Case of the Missing Tadpole (#2)Detective Duck: The Mystery at Emerald Pond (#3)Detective Duck: The Mystery of the Flash Flood (#4)Praise"[P]lentiful, colorful, lively...Willow’s fans will be rapt."—Kirkus Review“With an ­endearing cast of animal characters, humor, mystery, and an environmental angle, this series is a delight for kids and their grown-ups. Recommended for all collections."—School Library Journal“The bright artwork provides visual cues that support comprehension while helping readers follow the action…older children will likely enjoy the silliness…A recommended choice.”—Booklist DETECTIVE DUCK ILLUSTRATED NOVEL HC VOL 03 THE MYSTERY AT EMERALD POND. Hardcover collected edition. New and unread. Published by Abrams. Written by Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver. Interior art by Dan Santat. Cover art by Dan Santat.