(3) 1-3 Buddy Files series. Illustrated by Jeremy Tugeau. In this sixth installment, Buddy, the gentle and exuberant therapy dog, helps a group of fourth graders discover the secret of the school ghost during a slumber party in the library. The readable text, likable narrator, cheerful illustrations, and dynamic plotting make this series entry an appealing package for chapter book readers.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(3) 1-3 Buddy Files series. Illustrated by Jeremy Tugeau. Buddy, an exuberant dog with deep affection for his humans, looks for his missing owners while solving other small mysteries. The clear and direct plots, engaging characters, humor, and suspense will keep readers entertained. Black-and-white halftone illustrations enhance the stories. Review covers these Buddy Files titles: The Case of the Lost Boy, The Case of the Missing Family, and The Case of the Mixed-Up Mutts.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(3) 1-3 Buddy Files series. Illustrated by Jeremy Tugeau. Buddy, an exuberant dog with deep affection for his humans, looks for his missing owners while solving other small mysteries. The clear and direct plots, engaging characters, humor, and suspense will keep readers entertained. Black-and-white halftone illustrations enhance the stories. Review covers these Buddy Files titles: The Case of the Lost Boy, The Case of the Missing Family, and The Case of the Mixed-Up Mutts.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(3) 1-3 Buddy Files series. Illustrated by Jeremy Tugeau. Buddy, an exuberant dog with deep affection for his humans, looks for his missing owners while solving other small mysteries. The clear and direct plots, engaging characters, humor, and suspense will keep readers entertained. Black-and-white halftone illustrations enhance the stories. Review covers these Buddy Files titles: The Case of the Lost Boy, The Case of the Missing Family, and The Case of the Mixed-Up Mutts.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(3) 1-3 Buddy Files series. Illustrated by Jeremy Tugeau & Dan Crisp. In this fifth book about the friendly therapy-dog/detective, Buddy discovers that, despite "evidence" to the contrary, there's no monster in the school library. The breezy text, friendly illustrations, and, above all, likable dog hero continue to make this series a solid choice for readers new to chapter books.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(3) 1-3 Buddy Files series. Illustrated by Jeremy Tugeau. In Buddy's fourth book, the exuberant golden retriever begins his new job as a therapy dog at an elementary school. When a student pulls the fire alarm, Buddy discovers the culprit and wins over a first-grade teacher who believes dogs have no business at school. The straightforward, light story will appeal to new chapter-book readers.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth