Mom's keys have disappeared. No one can find them. The Unlikely Three, Dotie, the dog, Bartholomew, the turtle and Walter, the mouse embark on an adventure of discovery and intrigue. Deciding to search the nearby meadow and lake, they encounter friends and foes. An owl that is intent on eating Walter is very scareeeee. Does the unlikely three find the missing keys? You must read the entire story. On several pages, you can peek into the key holes that will give young readers valuable clues. Written by an award winning illustrator and author, Linda Budge, children will be caught up in the fanciful adventures of the Unlikely Three.

In the back of the book, there are quirky questions to answer, so get out your pencils.

This book is a treasure, with beautiful paintings and delightful writing. Linda will be having a retrospective of her paintings at the Desert Foothills Library, Cave Creek, Arizona in 2024. As a former elementary art teacher, I know that children will be delighted with this charming story of the three pals, and there search to help Mom find her keys.

Judy Bruce, retired elementary teacher