"Hen's egg has gone missing, and the farm is in a frenzy! The culprit could be anyone from the barn. Was it Pig? Maybe Dog or Sheep? Or could it be...a burglar??? The animals know exactly what to do - call the inspector! There's no better sleuth for cracking this case than Inspector Billiam Van Hoof. Not only is he the world's top goat detective, he's also the world's only goat detective! Young readers will be delighted to solve this zany farm crime...

"By purchasing Pork Bowl, Hachiken takes a step forward in reconciling a farmer's care and concern for livestock that will ultimately be eaten. But Pork Bowl has yielded a whole lot more than a pork bowl's worth--or even a dozen pork bowls' worth!--of meat, and all of Ezo Ag is more than happy to help with the surplus! Hachiken may raise a lot of tough questions, but he sure knows how to make a mean batch of bacon..."-- Page [4] of cover.

"November 30 looms large on the horizon--a day that will determine the path of Hachiken's and Mikage's futures! With their pasture-raised pork and meticulously selected ingredients, Silver Spoon is ready for their public pizza debut! Creating a good first impression is critical to securing new customers, not to mention certain investors! Meanwhile, Mikage's preparations (and nerves!) are tested to their limits as she sits for the college entrance...