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Illustrated by
Kevin Cornell.
Former search-and-rescue dog J.J. Tully, laconic and unflappable, is lured out of retirement by a determined chicken who promises him a cheeseburger if he'll take on her case. Perfect pacing and reliably placed zingers, along with tidily embedded clues, a generous scattering of illustrations, a dandy plot twist, and a cast of hilarious characters, add up to a delightful treat.
Reviewer: Sarah Ellis
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
March, 2011