Hector Fox and the Map of Mystery

Winner, Northern Lights Book Award (Author/Illustrator)

Silver Medal, 2025 IPPY Award for Children''s Picture Book (All Ages)

Bronze Medal, 2025 Moonbeam Award for Children''s Picture Book (All Ages)

While fishing on Stony Brook, Hector Fox and his friend find an old map hidden in a floating bottle. Hoping to find a secret treasure, the friends set off into the woods on their latest adventure. When a gang of coyotes capture them, steal the map, lock them in a tunnel, it will take brains, bravery, and teamwork to escape and discover the true meaning of treasure.

Hector Fox and the Map of Mystery is the fourth in a series of picture books created by award-winning author and illustrator Astrid Sheckels, featuring Hector Fox, Lucy Skunk, Mo Marten, Charlie Chipmunk, Jeremiah Rabbit, and surprise friends.