Dog Day Detectives: Mini-Mysteries for a Summer Day
Rick Walkton: Illustrations by Rebecca Waddington
Silverleaf Press, $ 6.95, 2006
Naomi Butler (Children's Literature)
Meet mystery-solving sensations Nicholas Arthur, his little sister Sarah, and their dog Gator. With Gator's nose for clues, Nicolas' instincts, and Sarah's common sense, the intrepid trio seem to find unsolved mysteries wherever they go--from bank robberies to cooking capers, even a living snowman. And you can help solve them! Test yoru wits at sleuthing against the 25 capers. Once you've cracked the case, flip to the back and check the answers. And remember to keep your eye on Gator. This book is not called Dog-Day Detectives for nothing. He usually points his nose in teh right direction. I think that the popularity of this book will come with the fact taht it is an attractive paperback, there are short and interesting stoires, the stories are mysteries, aand an animal like a dog is always good. There is a certain amount of fun in looking up the answers in the back if you have not already solved the mysteries. The illustrations (black-and-white drawings) are fine for this book, and it does have a colorful attractive cover. 2006, Silverleaf Press, $6.95, Ages 8 to 10.
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