Descriptions, Reviews, etc.
Description:
This hilarious, brightly illustrated chapter book from Pug series author Laura James introduces Fabio the flamingo detective and his sidekick Gilbert the giraffe and is perfect for fans of CatStronauts and The Bad Guys.
Brief description:
Laura James's love of storytelling began at an early age and led her to undertake a degree in Film Studies and an MA in Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University. Laura's debut novel Captain Pug was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize in 2017. Laura lives near Bath with her two dachshunds, Brian and Florence.
Review Quotes:
"[Fabio's] twists and turns are fun to follow and, combined with its beautiful illustrations, make this story both thrilling and playful." - Foreword Reviews, starred review
"Shifty characters, clues hiding in plain sight and a big reveal make for a satisfying introduction to the detective genre in this neon-bright caper for children." -
Wall Street Journal "The engaging plot and bright neon pink and green pages will draw readers into the story. . . A wild and fun mystery for young readers." -
School Library Journal "Giggleworthy . . . the cheeky tone, and, of course, the whodunit appeal will motivate some readers to test their literacy chops and help our pink protagonist solve the mystery." -
BCCB "A classic detective story with some quirky, fun animal flair . . . . The bright neon green and pink illustrations compliment the fun plot." -
School Library Connection "Young sleuths will enjoy the easy mystery and the cheeky illustrations." -
Kirkus Reviews "With plenty of fun, outlandish scenarios, and a few new friends, this is sure to please." -
Booklist on COWBOY PUG "Pug is a fun, engaging character, while Lady Miranda is caring and will remind young readers of Fancy Nancy and Eloise. . . . Fans of dogs and animal adventures will have a hard time putting this one down." - S
tarred review,
School Library Journal on CAPTAIN PUG "This charming chapter book will delight young readers ready to tackle longer stories. The breezy tone and adventurous plot will keep the pages turning, while comical illustrations--accented with blue and red--add to the fun." -
Booklist on CAPTAIN PUG
