This was a cute story with basic logic and deductions. Kids will like following along and seeing the clues.

This is a cute "mystery" for young detectives or those who like figuring things out. My son is six and I would say it's a bit young for him and better suited for Pre-K. Luna and her cousin Mina find that a mooncake has gone missing before dinner and try to find the thief. They review clues and narrow it down only to find they've come to the wrong conclusion and have to go back over their evidence. I really appreciated that they didn't just simply solve it but had to re-evaluate what they thought was true. I would recommend it to anyone who loves mystery, has young kids, or talks about evidence. Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC.

*Luna and the Case of the Missing Mooncakes* by Natasha Yim is a delightful and engaging story that brings the magic of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival to life. Luna is excited for her family to come over and celebrate, and they plan to enjoy mooncakes shaped like the Chinese zodiac signs. But while playing with her cousins, Luna discovers that one of the mooncakes has mysteriously vanished! With her cousin by her side, Luna embarks on an adventurous hunt throughout the house to solve the mystery and find out who the sneaky thief is. After a series of fun clues and some teamwork, they finally catch the culprit.

What I loved most about this book is how it introduces readers to a cultural tradition that might be unfamiliar to many, all while being entertaining and playful. The story offers a wonderful peek into the Mid-Autumn Festival, the importance of mooncakes, and the Chinese zodiac. The last pages add extra value by including fun facts about the festival and a bit of math related to the mooncakes, which is a clever educational touch.

Although I really enjoyed the cultural exploration, I felt the writing was a bit too simplistic at times. That said, *Luna and the Case of the Missing Mooncakes* is still a fun, lighthearted read that would make an excellent addition to any child's bookshelf. I would give it 4 out of 5 stars, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for an entertaining, educational story with a cultural twist. I received an advanced reader copy from NetGalley and Charlesbridge.

This book teaches about deductive reasoning (questioning and detective work) as well as an important Chinese Festival, Midautumn Festival. The illustrations are enough to give you an idea of what is happening but not too much. They do give some great insights into the Chinese festival. The story is short enough for my 5 year old to pay attention and think throughout.

Thank you to Charlesbridge, Natasha Yim, and NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions expressed are my own.