Fowl Play

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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 deadnever mind.

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'An awesome book to teach the differences between the literal and the figurative.--Books and Whatnot
A highly entertaining comic mystery.--Publishers Weekly
Give this to a kid who enjoys puzzles and witty turns of phrase.--Shelf Awareness
Packed with learning and gobs of fun.--Books to Borrow, Books to Buy
This enjoyable introduction to idiomatic speech gives lots of laughs, a mystery to solve, and a funny cliff-hanger.-School Library Journal

Author Bio

Travis Nichols, a Texan living in San Francisco, writes books, draws, paints, and makes comics. He is the author of a number of award-winning books for young people, and his comics have appeared in Nickelodeon Magazine and Herbivore Magazine, as well as in several anthologies and zines. Travis has been a member of several indie bands, and was chosen as one of the '25 Most Fascinating Vegetarians' by VegNews Magazine. Seriously.