About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is transitioning from picture books to independent reading and needs a high-energy story that rewards their curiosity without being too serious. It is an ideal choice for the child who enjoys logic puzzles, wordplay, and slapstick humor, providing a low-stress environment to practice critical thinking. The story follows Jack, a clever dog detective, as he navigates the chaos of a local festival to identify a thief. While the primary goal is pure fun, the book subtly addresses themes of justice and responsibility as Jack works to clear innocent names. Parents will appreciate the clever puns that help build vocabulary through context and the positive modeling of persistence. It is a lighthearted mystery that feels like a 'Saturday morning cartoon' in book form, perfect for building reading confidence in children aged 6 to 9.
