Eva's pet bat, Baxter, is missing in the sixth installment of this New York Times bestselling series!

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In book 6, a famous author is coming to Treetopolis! Eva and her classmates must each write a story to share with the author. Eva is excited—but then something terrible happens: her pet bat, Baxter, goes missing! Eva can’t think of anything to write about—except how much she misses Baxter.

With help from her friends, Eva searches everywhere for Baxter, even hanging up MISSING posters! Where could Baxter be? And will Eva finish her story in time for the author’s visit?

About the Author
Rebecca Elliott has illustrated many children’s books, including Kiss, Kiss Good Night. She wrote and illustrated the New York Times bestselling Owl Diaries series, the Unicorn Diaries series, Just Because, and Zoo Girl, which was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal. She lives with her family in the countryside of Suffolk, England.