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Fowl Play: A Mystery Told in Idioms!
By (Author) Travis Nichols
Chronicle Books
Chronicle Books
7th November 2017
United States
Children
Fiction
Paperback
40
Width 190mm, Height 230mm, Spine 4mm
170g
Idioms are everywhere in this hilarious first case of the Gumshoe Zoo detective agency as they attempt to solve Mr. Hounds mystery. Mr. Hounds shop has encountered some serious monkey business: Who has broken his window And why Luckily, the intrepid Gumshoe Zoo has been chomping at the bit to take on their first case. When Mr. Hound hires them to investigate, they hoof it to his shop. And once they get sleuthing, wild horses couldnt drag them away from the scent of a clue. But is it all just a dog and pony show to distract them from the truth Join the team in this raucous adventure as they manage to keep a straight face, collar some suspects, and solve a mystery, all while avoiding beating a never mind.
Travis Nichols writes and illustrates books and comics for kids and post-kids, including the companion to this book, Betty's Burgled Bakery: An Alliteration Adventure. His love of words and language comes from his family of teachers, lawyers, and writers. He grew up in Texas and now lives in San Francisco. You can find out more at www.iamtravisnichols.com.