From the bestselling, award-winning author-illustrator team of Doreen Cronin and Kevin Cornell comes the first book in a heavily illustrated, hilarious chapter book series about the adventures of a dog detective. Perfect for fans of Sara Pennypacker's Clementine series and Jarrett J. Krosoczka's Lunch Lady series.J.J. Tully is a former search-and-rescue dog who is trying to enjoy his retirement after years of performingdaring missions saving lives. So he's not terribly impressed when two chicks named Dirt and Sugar (who look like popcorn on legs) and their chicken mom show up demanding his help to find their missing siblings. Driven by the promise of a cheeseburger, J.J. begins to track down clues. Is Vince the Funnel hiding something? Are there dark forces at workor is J.J. not smelling the evidence that's right in front of him?
From the bestselling, award-winning author-illustrator team of Doreen Cronin and Kevin Cornell comes the first book in a heavily illustrated, hilarious chapter book series about the adventures of a dog detective. Perfect for fans of Sara Pennypacker's Clementine series and Jarrett J. Krosoczka's Lunch Lady series.
J.J. Tully is a former search-and-rescue dog who is trying to enjoy his retirement after years of performing daring missions saving lives. So he's not terribly impressed when two chicks named Dirt and Sugar (who look like popcorn on legs) and their chicken mom show up demanding his help to find their missing siblings. Driven by the promise of a cheeseburger, J.J. begins to track down clues. Is Vince the Funnel hiding something? Are there dark forces at work?or is J.J. not smelling the evidence that's right in front of him?
- A Reluctant K-9 Detective: J.J. Tully is a retired search-and-rescue star who's more interested in his nap than a new case. Especially when his clients are frantic chickens.
- A Baffling Barnyard Case: Two little chicks are missing, and a suspicious dog named Vince the Funnel is the top suspect. Can J.J. crack the case for the price of a cheeseburger?
- Hilarious Talking Animals: Get ready for a cast of unforgettable characters, from two fluffy chicks named Dirt and Sugar to the grumpiest dog detective you'll ever meet.
- Illustrated First-in-a-Series: The perfect start to a laugh-out-loud chapter book series, with engaging art that brings this quirky animal mystery to life for young readers.
