It's Spider Kane--the Sherlock Holmes of the bug world--to the rescue! Four bugs are missing and a valuable shipment of gold has been stolen from the ant kingdom. Join Spider Kane and his friends Little Pickles and Leon Leafwing as they unravel an intricate web of mystery in the very funny sequel to "Spider Kane and the Mystery Under the May-Apple."

With the help of a spider, a moth, and two ladybug friends, a young butterfly tries to uncover the mystery involving a gossamer-winged butterfly with whom he has fallen in love.

Presents two mystery stories featuring the eight-legged sleuth, Spider Kane.

Drawing on distinguished review sources, this updated and expanded guide recommends more than 4,800 American and British fantasy novels and anthologies, including nearly 1,500 new to this edition. Ten topical chapters embrace the entire range of fantasy literature, from allegory to witchcraft. Detailed annotations note major awards won, review citations, suggested reading level, other related titles by the author, and more. - Back cover.

With two books in one—Spider Kane and the Mystery Under the May-Apple and Spider Kane and the Mystery at Jumbo Nightcrawler’s—this is a great read-aloud for younger children as well as perfect for kids reading Magic Tree House books or outgrowing them.