The Pinchers and the Dog Chase
In this slapstick, illustrated crime adventure, the honest Theo Pincher who doesn’t fit in to his family of criminals finds a clever way to save the family dog, Sherlock, from the nasty new police officer.
The town’s new police officer Clive is not nice—even the other police are afraid of him. Everything, even the dog, must have a receipt to prove there’s no stealing going on. Things without receipts are locked up.
Of course, Theo’s family don’t have a receipt for anything, especially not their dog Sherlock.
When Sherlock is caught, Theo makes a plan to get him back using cooking oil, a dog onesie and cunning—a plan so good that it reveals Clive’s true identity and gives him the comeuppance he deserves. Even Theo’s family are impressed.
This criminally funny tale contains a break-in at the candy store, an interrogation and a super-smart plan—with comical commentary from the dog, who thinks his name is Shuddup Sherlock.
Creators
Anders Sparring writes children’s books and is a screenwriter for many popular television shows. He is also a stand-up comedian.
Per Gustavsson is an illustrator and author living in Stockholm, Sweden. His bestselling books are translated to several languages.
Reviews
The witty narrative along with chatty commentary from the dog, who thinks his name is ‘Shuddup Sherlock’, because, after all, that’s what everyone calls him, make this a funny and entertaining chapter book for young readers.The lively comical and colourful illustrations by Swedish illustrator Per Gustavsson add to the fun in this bestselling series which has sold over 300,000 copies in Sweden and has been translated into ten languages.
Childrens Books (outsideinworld.org.uk
A perfect book for new readers, it would be a crime to miss it.
Love Reading 4 Kids
A mix of adventure, silliness, and everyday family life, and with bright and funny illustrations, this is a perfect chapter book for beginning and reluctant readers.
The Book Monitor
