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Egg Marks the Spot (Skunk and Badger series, #2)

Amy Timberlake

Illustrator: Jon Klassen

Ages: 9+

Published: 2021

Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers/Workman Publishing

ISBN: 978-1-64375-006-4

Keywords: animal fantasy, adventure, friendship

Odd-couple housemates Skunk and Badger have surprising adventures involving a gigantic dinosaur egg and a treasure-hunting cousin during a rock-collecting expedition. Expressive black-and-white and color illustrations.