Pansy the poodle and her human friend Avery have solved mysteries all over the world. As a reward for their good deeds, they take a sightseeing trip to New York-where they stumble into a new adventure. Morris, the famous talking monkey, has disappeared from Central Park Zoo! Did he run away or was he taken! Following a succession of edible clues, the two best friends track Morris through the streets of New York, all the way to the Metropolitan Museum. Lured away by a misguided magician, Morris can't wait to get home to his friends and family. Pansy and Avery have done it again in an exciting story that demonstrates the value of home and the power of friendship. Perfect for developing reading skills in emergent readers..

By Cynthia Bardes - Illustrated by Virginia Best