Crime Busters, Inc.: The Alligator Alibi

Who is kidnapping the pets of Highland Oaks housing development? It’s up to detective Chim Chim Tanner, five pounds of fierce feline courage, and partner Simone at Crime Busters, Inc. to solve the mystery and prove the innocence of their newest client—an ill-tempered alligator named Calvin.
Despite his terrifying appearance, Calvin seems to be as harmless as his story proclaims. But as Chim Chim and Simone examine crime scenes and interview witnesses, the evidence starts to build against Calvin. They begin to suspect that their client may be guilty after all . . .

The Crime Busters detectives soon find themselves in a race against the clock as another victim is nabbed right under their whiskers! Can Chim Chim and Simone solve the case before more lives are lost? Winner of the 2020 Purple Dragonfly Award for Children's Middle-Grade Mystery!