Dog Den Mystery (Jack Russell, Dog Detective #1) [Paperback]

Darrel Odgers (Author), Sally Odgers (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2006 | Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up

When someone steals an old boot, Jack doesn't care. Then someone steals his squeaker bone. And his blanket. And Red's ball. Now Jack DOES care. Who is the thief of Doggeroo? How will Jack solve the case of - the DOG DEN MYSTERY?

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A fun story that young readers will enjoy while trying to solve the mystery with Jack." - --Kids Bookshelf

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 76 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks (September 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933605189
• ISBN-13: 978-1933605180
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #404,450 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cute and fun read for kids, June 18, 2008

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A. Pohren (IA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dog Den Mystery (Jack Russell, Dog Detective #1) (Paperback)

In Dog Den Mystery, we meet Jack Russell who, along with his owner Sarge, is making a move to Doggeroo. It is not long before trouble begins, in the form of a missing treasured squeaker bone and blanket. Jack Russell realizes that he is the only one that can solve the crime and regain is stolen goods.

Though simplistic, this is a fun book and appears as though it will be a fun series. With the point of view being from Jack Russell, it is easy for the reader to view the story head on. Though I cannot say that I enjoyed the story overly well, by 6 year old daughter loved it and that is the entire purpose. Overall, it was cute and a quick read, with a few simplistic pencil drawings throughout. We will be adding the second book of the series to our library fairly soon.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wishbone he isn't but quite an enjoyable read for my 6 year old!, January 16, 2008

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Cactus Wren "Sci-Fi/Fantasy Nut" (Valley of the Sun, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Dog Den Mystery (Jack Russell, Dog Detective #1) (Paperback)

Purchased this for my daughter thinking it was going to be a Wishbone history mystery made for a younger audience. She really likes the puppy place books, but says this series is "Way better, Mom-it's awesome!" There are no history lessons to be learned, but the dog Jack as protagonist and narrator has a good sense of humor. She especially liked when he tells the stray dog to "Let himself be captured" by a woman who wants to give him a new home. I would recommend this to anyone who has a child that loves dogs and mysteries. The book is not so long that a six-seven year old would lose interest, and not so dumbed down that the plot is obvious.