Coop Knows the Scoop

I wish there was more diversity in this story. The two children that might not be white (based off their names) are described as smelly and don't speak grammatically correct. I also didn't care for the repetition of "only girls wear dresses" in the beginning of the story. These might be small detail......more

This is the perfect mystery book to recommend to kids who want something more than a missing stuffed animal. Taryn Souders has a way with developing characters that are relatable and easy to connect with. I am also amazed with her craft of setting and plot. You can imagine this gossip town, no doubt......more

Once I started reading Coop Knows the Scoop, I could not put it down and the author had me guessing up until the very end about who the guilty person turned out to be! The characters were likable and relatable, and the plot was well developed. I loved reading about each new clue and the problem-solv......more

This was a nice mystery for middle grades! I liked that it was a real mystery and not just “who stole the sign?” or something similar. Like another reviewer, I did wish there was more diversity among the characters. I also think that some of the Southernisms would make this a difficult read for lowe......more

This book is an amazing middle grade read! Taryn Souders did a school visit for our district in the spring of 2022, and all students grades 4th-8th read this book as a whole class read aloud before she came. The kids and teachers loved the book and were so pumped for her visit! A great age appropria......more