This book is perfect for those who enjoy mysteries as well as heartwarming stories about the power of community and friendship. The Trouble with Goats and Sheep is a coming-of-age story told through the eyes of two young girls who embark on a quest to solve the mystery of a missing neighbor. With its unforgettable characters and intricate plot, readers will be drawn into the secrets, lies, and unexpected twists that keep the story moving forward. Joanna Cannon's debut novel is a delightful read that touches on important themes such as loyalty, family, and human nature.

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• Woman & Home Reader's Choice Award for Best Debut Novel Of The Year (2016)

“I loved this book. It's one of those books that you just want to give to everybody.” —Nancy Pearl on NPR’s Morning Edition“An astute, engaging debut” ( Publishers Weekly ), The Trouble with Goats and Sheep is a quirky and utterly charming tale of a community in need of reconciliation and two girls learning what it means to belong.England, 1976. Mrs. Creasy is missing and the Avenue is alive with whispers. The neighbors blame her sudden disappearance on the heat wave, but ten-year-olds Grace and Tilly aren’t convinced, and decide to take matters into their own hands.Spunky, spirited Grace and quiet, thoughtful Tilly go door to door in search of clues. The cul-de-sac starts to give up its secrets, and the amateur detectives uncover more than they ever imagined. A complicated history of deception begins to emerge—everyone on the Avenue has something to hide.During that sweltering summer, the lives of all the neighbors begin to unravel. The girls come to realize that the lies told to conceal what happened one fateful day about a decade ago are the same ones Mrs. Creasy was starting to peel back just before she disappeared...“A thoughtful tale of loyalty and friendship, family dynamics and human nature” ( Kirkus Reviews ), this glorious debut is part coming-of-age story, part mystery. The Trouble with Goats and Sheep radiates an unmistakable warmth and intelligence and is “rife with tiny extraordinaries” ( The New York Times Book Review ). “Joanna Cannon is an author to watch” ( Booklist , starred review).

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