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Neil investigates when a beagle escapes from the King Street Kennels and her puppies are also missing. Book #10
Quick Summary
If your kid loves animals and solving puzzles, they'll probably zip right through this one. Neil takes on the case when a beagle breaks out of the local kennel and it turns out her puppies have vanished too think miniature detective work with a lot of tail-wagging. The story has that satisfying mix of mystery and heart that makes you root for both the pups and the kid trying to find them, and it's short enough that reluctant readers won't feel overwhelmed. There's a bit of tension when the trail gets tricky, but nothing too scary just good suspense that keeps pages turning. It's perfect for kids who devoured the Cam Jansen series and want more mystery adventures, or anyone who's ever wondered what their dog would do if it actually escaped. Jenny Dale knows how to keep the clues fair but still surprising, so readers feel clever when they piece things together alongside Neil.