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The Buddy Files: The Case of the Library Monster (Book 5) Paperback – March 1, 2012

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Book 5 of 6 in the Buddy Files Series
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Product Details

  • Age Range: 7 - 9 years
  • Grade Level: 1 - 3
  • Series: Buddy Files (Book 5)
  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company (March 1, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 9780807509364
  • ISBN-13: 978-0807509364
  • ASIN: 0807509361
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.4 x 7.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat Mystery for Younger Readers
By Beverly L. Archer VINE VOICE on August 22, 2011
Format: Hardcover
The Buddy Files: The Case of the Library Monster by Dori Hillestad Butler

One of Buddy's jobs as a therapy dog is to read books with the kids in the school library. One day he hears a noise in the bookshelves. He tries to get closer and comes face to face wtih a creature that has a blue tongue! What is it? And how did it get in the school?

This is the 5th book in The Buddy Files series. I have not read the other books, yet. I checked this one out because it's a library mystery.

What I liked about this book: I like the way the book is told from Buddy's point of view, but he's not a talking dog. He doesn't speak human. Being a big mystery fan, I like that Buddy is "on the case" trying to solve a mystery. Readers get to share Buddy's thought process as he tries to solve the mystery. It is very similar to KWL (what we Know, what we Want to know, and what we Learned). Buddy is a very likable character. Young readers will take to him instantly. This is a great series for students who like mysteries, dogs and enjoy stories in a school setting.

What I didn't like about the book: I loved the whole book, but I could feel Buddy's frustration as he tried to communicate with the adults. It was very frustrating that they kept ignoring his attempts to tell them something. I think the author meant for the reader to feel that frustration.

I really enjoyed this book and have already requested from the public library the other four books in the series. I have also added it to my wish list for the Endeavour library.

Recommended for 1st grade and 2nd grades as a classroom read a-loud, and for independent reading for 3rd grade and up.

AR Level: 3.1

Mrs. Archer's rating: 5 of 5!
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5.0 out of 5 starsA perfect mid-grade series
By Winey on November 8, 2013
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From the first line of the book, my 7-year-old son and I were hooked! Ms. Butler's writing is delightful, suspenseful and fun. Mid-grade novels can tend to be formulaic and flat, but The Buddy Files really raised the bar for us! My 12-year-old daughter heard us talking about the book and she joined in the reading as well. A great book for reluctant readers, dog-lovers, kids who like mysteries, kids who like science, and parents who are tired of hearing the same flat stories over and over.
My son's favorite books are The Mouse and the Motorcycle series, and he's been looking for another animal book that measures up -- he's so excited to have discovered a whole new series to explore and love!
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5.0 out of 5 starsA Great Book
By Dad of Divas TOP 500 REVIEWER on April 3, 2013
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This was another great story within the series of books that I have been recently reading with my daughter. Each of these books have a great story, but beyond that they have a message that teaches the reader something and opens a conversation between the reader and others. As in the other books within this series, the story itself comes from the dog Buddy's perspective which was fun and engaging. This and all of the books in this series would be great for early elementary students that are getting into reading chapter books independently. I continue to be impressed and so will you!

*I received a copy of this book for review - all opinions are my own*
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5.0 out of 5 starsBuddy files
By Amazon Customer on January 25, 2013
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This is the second time I had to buy this book. My daughter brought it to school right after getting it the first time and it conveniently went missing. She lliked it so much I had to get it a second time.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat Early Chapter Book!!
By Debra E. Fox on March 15, 2012
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I have read books #1-5 in this series with my daughter. I am looking forward to finding more to purchase. The books encourage critical thinking and have an engaging lead character (Buddy the pup). I highly recommend this book for those 20 minutes a day of reading many of us are "assigned" by the schools.
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5.0 out of 5 starsThe case of the library monster is a great book
By Mira Tasich on January 1, 2013
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This book is very interesting! If u like a mystery then read this book! It's about a dog named buddy that is trying to find a library monster because one day he saw something in the library that was hiding in the bookshelves. Buddy was very interested in finding the library monster. I Think this book is a great book, especially if u like a mystery!!!
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5.0 out of 5 starsLibrary Monsters are fun.
By Peggy Jo Merk on January 3, 2013
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Loved this series. Tackled subjects that are real life, be it human or animal. Fun for younger students to read. A quick read with a good story line.
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4.0 out of 5 stars7 year old loves this series
By Z mom on July 8, 2013
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One of my sons favorites in the series. A little intrigue with the possibility of ghosts in the story. He loves reading theses on his own
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5.0 out of 5 starsBest chapter series for a six year old!

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Really interesting book! 1 of the best in the series.
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5.0 out of 5 starsMy son loves these

My son ( 7 years old) loves these. He loves mystery adventures and this is a cute series. We can't wait til the next ones come out!

Published 22 months ago by Mike and Lucy McDougle
4.0 out of 5 starsThe case of the library monster

It was fun but it could of used a few improvements anyway it was a really cool book =)=)=)
Thank you

Published on August 25, 2013 by A. Austin
4.0 out of 5 starsAwesome

I liked it because it was short , and funny how the dogs said the time wrong. I liked how it was affordable as well .

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