Dog Den Mystery

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.

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.