Detective Donut is on the case in this uproarious tale of a stolen statue, a missing person, and a larcenous goose on the loose! With a nose for adventure but an overfondness for donuts, can this bumbling ursine sleuth solve the mystery before Goose gets the better of him?
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From Publishers Weekly
Distracted by thoughts of his birthday, Bogart-esque Detective Donut overlooks what's right under his nose; PW said that young readers will discover a "multitude of verbal and visual puns." Ages 4-8. (May)
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Grade 3-4?A wacky whodunit. Detective Donut, a not-too-bright bear, narrates the tale in terse, urgent sentences. The problem is a complicated one, involving a famous archaeologist, a mysterious package shaped like a missing statue, and a masked goose posing as the scientist's assistant. A merry chase results in a solution to the crime. The humorous illustrations fill in all of the details not mentioned in the text. The detective's partner, Mouse, is referred to in the text only once; the pictures, however, show that he plays a far more important role in catching the thief. There are literal jokes and puns galore: when Detective D. arrives at the Professor's house to check things out, "Someone had turned the place upside down." And there, indeed, is a large picture of the detective looking up at the furniture tidily hanging from the ceiling. Funny bits are hidden everywhere; astute readers can find them sooner or later as they puzzle out this droll picture-book story.?Carolyn Jenks, First Parish Unitarian Church, Portland, ME
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Punny!,
This review is from: Detective Donut and the Wild Goose Chase (Trophy Picture Books) (Paperback)
The illustrations in this book reveal the truth about what Detective Donut's package really
contains, who the Professor's assistant really is, and who really deserves the credit for catching the criminal. Children will love knowing more about the action than does the main character himself. This book may help students appreciate and pay more attention to illustrations. It is also a good introduction to some commonly used idioms. Mouse's self- satisfied humbleness is in marked contrast with Donut's foolish pride. Readers will have a great time while learning these lessons. Mom and Teacher
5.0 out of 5 stars
A COOL, FUNNY MYSTERY!,
This review is from: Detective Donut and the Wild Goose Chase (Hardcover)
I think this book is cool. It's a book of mystery and humor. At first I thought it was going to be about a goose stealing a donut but it ended out to be that the goose was trying to take the statue. This book is cool. I recommend it to kids of any age. Its a funny book and you will want to read it over and over and still find it funny and mysterious.
4.0 out of 5 stars
A fun mystery,
This review is from: Detective Donut and the Wild Goose Chase (Hardcover)
I like this book because it is the best book I ever read.I think the other students should read this book. It is really
funny.It shows me to never give up.
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