Ben's best friend Cooper is getting nasty notes from an unknown bully. On top of that, her dad is keeping his new girlfriend a secret. It's up to Ben and his Basset Hound, Blue, to help Cooper unravel these mysteries. As they ''doggedly'' pursue answers, what they uncover turns their assumptions upside down. A story of kindness, love, and inclusion this second book in the Ben & Blue Mystery series will resonate deeply with children who have feelings of low self-esteem hidden deep inside, afraid of what others may think. An Author's Note at the end of the book includes coping strategies for helping children deal with insecurity and feelings of self-doubt.