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Description
Joe and Wishbone must make sure a top secret note doesn't fall into the wrong hands.
Quick Summary
When a top-secret note shows up in Joe's backpack, he knows it's too dangerous to leave lying around. He teams up with his goofy dog Wishbone, whose wild imagination and snarky commentary turn a simple keep-out-of-sight mission into a series of goofy chases, close calls, and surprising teamwork. The story moves quickly, mixing light-hearted humor with just enough tension to keep a middle-grader turning pages, and at around 21,000 words it's short enough for reluctant readers but still feels like a real adventure. Kids who love a talking-dog sidekick, kids who enjoy a quick mystery, and anyone who's ever tried to hide something from a nosy sibling will find something to grin about here. Parents can rest easy knowing the scares are mild, the jokes are clean, and the book's main themes honesty, loyalty, and thinking before you act are woven in without being preachy. If your child enjoyed the mischievous canine antics in the "Dog on a Log" series or the classic Wishbone TV episodes, they'll likely love this one too.