Arf (A Bowser and Birdie Novel #2)

by Spencer Quinn (Author)

Arf (A Bowser and Birdie Novel #2)
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade

Spencer Quinn speaks two languages -- suspense and dog -- fluently. -- Stephen King

Why would anyone break into 19 Gentilly Lane? That's where the Gaux family lives, and everyone knows they have nothing worth stealing. More important, the house is usually guarded by Birdie Gaux's dog, Bowser, a large and handsome fellow with a big set of sharp teeth.

Now Birdie is looking worried and Bowser is on the trail of something rotten. Who was behind the break-in? Why is a girl with green hair asking odd questions about what happened to Birdie's dad, a policeman who was killed in the line of duty years ago? Worst of all, why is the whole town starting to stink of limeade aftershave and CAT?!? The death of Birdie's father may be a cold case, but Bowser can tell it's heating up fast. Someone is coming after Birdie and her family, and Bowser must be ready to protect them from anything. Even that awful cat.

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Kirkus Reviews

Birdie and Bowser fans will enjoy the brouhaha in the bayou and hope more mysteries are on the way for their favorite sleuths. 

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Advance Praise for Woof:

I defy anyone to read this book — kid or adult — without a big, goofy grin. — HARLAN COBEN, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Spencer Quinn speaks two languages — suspense and dog — fluently.—STEPHEN KING, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Imagine Scout Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird setting out to solve a mystery with the aid of a charming, slobbery dog. You'll wish you had Birdie and Bowser as your very best friends.—KATHRYN LASKY, New York Times bestselling author

Bowser and Birdie sent me into giggle fits and won my heart. Bowser deserves the Bucketful of Bacon Award for Best Dog Ever!—JUDE WATSON, New York Times bestselling author

Spencer Quinn
Spencer Quinn is the author of the New York Times bestselling Chet and Bernie mystery books and the stand-alone novel The Right Side, both for adults. His novels for kids include the New York Times bestselling Bowser and Birdie novel, Woof, and the follow-up, Arf, as well as the Edgar Award-nominated Echo Falls series. Spencer lives with his wife, Diana, and dogs, Audrey and Pearl, on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780545643344
Lexile Measure
580
Guided Reading Level
21
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Publication date
April 20, 2016
Series
A Bowser and Birdie Novel
BISAC categories
JUV002070 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Dogs
JUV001000 - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure
JUV028000 - Juvenile Fiction | Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories
Library of Congress categories
Dogs
Families
Family life
Mutts (Dogs)
Theft
Louisiana
Stealing
Mystery and detective stories
Murder
Detective and mystery fiction

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