• Age: 9 to 12
• Grade: 4 to 7
• Reading age: 9 to 12

The Mighty Muskrats are off to the city to have fun at the Exhibition Fair. But when Chickadee learns about Grandpa’s missing little sister, who was adopted by strangers without her parents’ permission many years ago, the Mighty Muskrats have a new mystery to solve.

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.

Michael Hutchinson's profile page

• Short-listed, Manitoba Book Awards - McNally Robinson Books for Young People Award, Older Category
• Short-listed, Indigenous Voices Award - Published Prose in English
• Long-listed, Junior Library Guild Selection, Mystery / Adventure Selection

A compelling “urban bush” adventure that offers light and reconciliation to dark truths.

The Kirkus Reviews

The Case of the Missing Auntie is a well-told mystery that deals with important topics at a middle-grade level. It is highly recommended for school and public libraries.

Canadian Review of Materials

Delivered a surprising end to the story, one that left me envious of the close family ties Chickadee and the boys enjoy.

The Montreal Gazette

Missing Auntie is a good read, with an emotional punch, and I can hardly wait for the Mighty Muskrats to take their next case.

Jean Mendoza, American Indians in Children's literature (AICL)