W. H. Beck is an author of children's books and a librarian. She lives in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Brian Lies is the author/illustrator of the New York Times bestsellers Bats at the Beach, Bats at the Library, and Bats at the Ballgame. He lives in Duxbury, Massachusetts. Visit his website at www.brianlies.com.
"Malcolm's ponderings on the nature of revenge, compassion, loss, and friendship are seamlessly woven into the plot. Lies' gray-toned, textured pencil-and-graphite illustrations add dimension and personality to the creatures. Welcome back, Malcolm." --Kirkus "Twists and turns abound, including a forgotten time capsule, buried treasure, secret codes, and hidden identities...For middle grade readers who enjoy animal adventure tales." --School Library Journal "Lies' naturalistic illustrations enhance the general air of realism in a tale featuring unusually rich thematic underpinnings and a small protagonist with both 'hero brain' and 'hero heart.'" --Booklist --
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