Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Case of the Missing Hippo | 2018 | Laura James | Buy |
| 2 | Mystery on the Ostrich Express | 2019 | Laura James | Buy |
| 3 | Peril at Lizard Lake | 2020 | Laura James | Buy |
Fabio, the World’s Greatest Flamingo Detective is a children’s mystery series by Laura James. Set at the fictional Lake Laloozee, the books star Fabio, a flamingo with a talent for solving crimes, and his loyal assistant Gilbert the secretary bird. The series began with The Case of the Missing Hippo in 2018, where Fabio has to track down a hippo that has vanished from the lake.
The three books in the series mix silly humor with simple whodunit plots that keep young readers guessing. Mystery on the Ostrich Express takes the action aboard a train, while Peril at Lizard Lake sends Fabio on a new investigation. Illustrated by Emily Fox, the books are colorful and fun, designed for independent readers around ages 5 to 8 who enjoy animal characters and light detective stories.