December 1, 2024
Gr 2 Up-Have you ever wondered what all the dogs are talking about when they get into a sniffing circle at the dog park? What if they are working to help solve a mysterious kidnapping? It may sound far-fetched, but this companion novel to The Great Pet Heist will have readers believing in the super sleuth skills of Butterbean the wiener dog. Accompanying Butterbean in his quest to rescue their feline friend Walt, is a charming menagerie of rats, a mynah bird, a goldfish, and an octopus. Marco, Polo, Oscar, Chad, and Leia join forces and take readers along a comical quest to determine exactly what happened after the commotion at the grand opening of the Plucky Hen supermarket. A fun class read-aloud or skill-building chapter book for struggling readers with illustrations that perfectly capture each character's personality. VERDICT A cute story with appeal to a wide range of audiences.
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