A Mighty Muskrats Mystery Series

Publisher's Description (Second Story Press): 
This series by Swampy Cree author Michael Hutchinson follows four Cree cousins living in Windy Lake First Nation who solve mysteries together in Hardy Boys-style Indigenous adventures! Perfect for middle-grade readers who love action and intrigue.

Books in the series include The Case of Windy Lake, The Case of the Missing Auntie, The Case of the Burgled Bundle, The Case of the Rigged Race, The Case of the Pilfered Pin.

Author Biography (Second Story Press): 
MICHAEL HUTCHINSON is a citizen of the Misipawistik Cree Nation in the Treaty 5 territory, north of Winnipeg. He is the author of the Mighty Muskrats Mysteries series. He has spent much of his career telling the stories of Indigenous peoples and advocating for First Nation families and communities across Canada. Currently he is the Communications Manager for the Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre. Michael’s greatest accomplishments are his two lovely daughters.

Resource type: Book (fiction/poetry)

Age recommendation: Grades 7-9

Keywords: community, family, cousins, friendship, racism, history, identity, culture, mystery, self confidence, resilience, detective, problem solving, environment, protest, First Nations, grandparents, bullying, ceremony, animals

Year of publication: 2019 - 2024

Publisher information: Second Story Press