Hana and Ace help the animals of Moonlight uncover the identity of a mysterious creature in this exciting Moonlight Mystery Agency adventure from bestseller Vashti Hardy. A strange creature with great big paws and a terrible growl is roaming the land of Moonlight. No one knows what it can be, so they’ve called in Hana and Ace the detective cat of the Moonlight Mystery Agency.

Can Hana and Ace puzzle out what’s going on, and will solving the mystery help Hana find the answer to some worries of her own?

• Author: Vashti Hardy
• Illustrator: Agnes Saccani
• Publisher: Barrington Stoke
• ISBN: 978‑0‑00‑872746‑8
• Publication date: 09 October 2025
• Dimensions: approx. 126 × 168 mm
• Interest age: 5+; Reading age: early readers (suggested)
• Designed for accessible reading: short chapters, generous spacing, dyslexia‑friendly layout.

FAQs

Q1. Is this book suitable for children with dyslexia or reading difficulties?

Yes — published by Barrington Stoke, a specialist in accessible reading formats, and described as designed for early readers with supportive layout.

Q2. What age is this book aimed at?

The interest age is 5+ which makes it ideal for younger readers or children starting to build reading confidence.

Q3. What is the story about?

A strange creature with huge paws and a terrible growl is roaming Moonlight, and Hana and Ace must investigate — while Hana also faces her own worries.

Q4. Can this be used in schools or reading‑support settings?

Absolutely. With its manageable length, engaging mystery plot and accessible format, it is a strong option for classroom libraries, buddy‑reading programmes or reading intervention groups.

Q5. Is this a standalone story or part of a series?

This is Book 2 in the “Moonlight Mystery Agency” series — ideal for children who enjoyed the first title to continue their reading journey.