Guinea PIG, Pet Shop Private Eye Book 3: The Ferret's A Foot by Venable Colleen AF, Paperback, 9780761356295 | Buy online at The Nile
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Guinea PIG, Pet Shop Private Eye Book 3: The Ferret's A Foot

Book 3

Author: Venable Colleen AF and Yue Stephanie   Series: Guinea Pig, Pet Shop Private Eye

Enthusiastic sidekick Hamisher the hamster and reluctant detective Sasspants the guinea pig investigate when their beloved home, Mr. Venezi's pet shop, is vandalized.

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Summary

Enthusiastic sidekick Hamisher the hamster and reluctant detective Sasspants the guinea pig investigate when their beloved home, Mr. Venezi's pet shop, is vandalized.

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Description

Mr. Venezi has put up a "help wanted" sign in the pet shop. He needs someone to keep track of the animals. But more help might mean he sells more pets, and the animals will have to leave their home. Sasspants, PI(G)-- fluffy-but-reluctant detective--is on the case. She fixes the signs on all the cages, but then a vandal turns turtle into turnip and fish into knish! Are the crazy ferrets behind it? The game is afoot for Sasspants and her sidekick Hamisher!

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Critic Reviews

“"This makes an amiable addition to the series. Guinea pig detective Sasspants and his manic hamster assistant, Hamisher, are among the animals living in absent-minded Mr. Venezi's pet shop. When Mr. V seeks help to run his business better, the animals get nervous--they don't want to be sold. While Pants and Hamisher try to keep the status quo, a vandal begins changing the signs on the animals' cages, making it more likely that Mr. V will hire someone. The guinea-pig detective and his partner are soon on the case, eventually discovering that not every animal is content with the pet shop as a permanent home. The mystery, while uncomplicated and dotted with humorous moments, still allows for some basic deductive reasoning as readers search for the culprit. Back matter includes more information on ferrets and a glossary of mystery terms. The soft-hued illustrations are crisp, giving off an animation look that's easy on the eyes. The panel layout is clear, but the repeated use of 'talking head' close-ups does get a bit monotonous. It's unfortunate that the artist didn't break free of the grid for more wide-angle views to provide visual context. Kids who have a thing for pets (which is a sizable group) and a hankering for humor will likely take to this title." --School Library Journal”

"The mystery, while uncomplicated and dotted with humorous moments, still allows for some basic deductive reasoning as readers search for the culprit.... Kids who have a thing for pets (which is a sizable group) and a hankering for humor will likely take to this title." --School Library Journal

-- (5/1/2011 12:00:00 AM)

"The Guinea PIG, Pet Shop Private Eye series continues to entertain, with cute animals, witty dialogue, and a solid mystery." --Booklist

-- (5/15/2011 12:00:00 AM)

"Yue's adorable, expressive cartoon creatures ably extend Venable's humor.... A winning graphic story all around." --Kirkus Reviews

-- (2/15/2011 12:00:00 AM)

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About the Author

Colleen AF Venable lives in New York and is the author of several acclaimed graphic novels, including National Book Award Longlist selection Kiss Number 8. Stephanie Yue grew up in the United States, China, and Hong Kong, and went to New York to study illustration. Currently, she lives in Providence, Rhode Island, and spends her days drawing, practicing kung fu, and making stuff.

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Product Details

Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group | Graphic Universe
Published
1st January 2011
Pages
48
ISBN
9780761356295

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