Synopsis

From the bestselling, award-winning author-illustrator team of Doreen Cronin and Kevin Cornell comes the first book in a heavily illustrated, hilarious chapter book series about the adventures of a dog detective. Perfect for fans of Sara Pennypacker's Clementine series and Jarrett J. Krosoczka's Lunch Lady series.

J.J. Tully is a former search-and-rescue dog who is trying to enjoy his retirement after years of performing daring missions saving lives. So he's not terribly impressed when two chicks named Dirt and Sugar (who look like popcorn on legs) and their chicken mom show up demanding his help to find their missing siblings. Driven by the promise of a cheeseburger, J.J. begins to track down clues. Is Vince the Funnel hiding something? Are there dark forces at work--or is J.J. not smelling the evidence that's right in front of him?

Author: Doreen Cronin
Publisher: Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
Published: 03/01/2011
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 8.03h x 5.92w x 0.68d
ISBN: 9780061215322
Award: Nutmeg Book Award - Nominee
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Sequoyah Book Awards - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2011
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2011 pg. 113
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2011 pg. 307
New York Times Book Review 03/12/2011 pg. 15
Publishers Weekly 01/17/2011
Booklist 02/01/2011 pg. 80
School Library Journal 02/01/2011 pg. 78