When the Gumshoe Zoo's alarm alerts them, they learn Betty's Bakery has been burgled! But how? Something isn't quite right-and it's up to these determined detectives to figure out what! Alliteration abounds in this comic book caper featuring the Gumshoe Zoo, a detective agency facing the craziest crime ever committed: pilfered pastries. Perfect for lovers of wordplay and sweet treats, not to mention educators and librarians looking for an engaging story to teach alliteration, this multi-paneled early graphic novel is a raucous adventure. Detailed back matter discusses uses of alliteration and animal eating habits.
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"This tasty treat's bound to have young readers alliterating along."-Kirkus Reviews
"These words are on a mission to demonstrate alliteration. a clever way to spark young readers' awareness of this linguistic device." ---Booklist
"Hilarious and impressive." --Imagination Soup
"This crisp comic caper will have 4- to 8-year-olds requesting a rousing read-aloud-robustly and repeatedly." ---The Wall Street Journal
Travis Nichols writes books, draws, paints, and makes comics. He is the author of a number of award-winning books for young people, including Fowl Play, the previous book featuring the Gumshoe Zoo, which featured a mystery told in idioms. He lives in San Francisco, California.
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