Whenever fifth grader Caitlyn notices something suspicious, she's determined to investigate. Join Caitlyn, her best friend Jamie, and her dog Buster on a series of fun adventures as they explores strange cats, bandits, and zombies in their neighborhood.

These 10-chapter chapter books are action-packed, perfect for curious kids, reluctant readers, or students studying English as a second language. Art and artists play a big part in the mysteries.

In the Mystery of the Zombie Bear, Caitlyn and her dog Buster get spooked during the annual salmon spawning in October. Halloween is approaching and a huge creature is lurking near the local creek.

Is it a bear? Or could Jamie be right that it's a zombie planning a Halloween night attack? Caitlyn, Jamie and Buster follow the smelly, misty trail.