Officer Spence Makes No Sense!

Officer Spence Makes No Sense! is a humorous early chapter book by Dan Gutman, perfect for readers aged 6-9. When a sandwich thief strikes the school cafeteria, Officer Spence, the security guard, takes matters into his own hands, implementing ridiculous investigative methods like arresting students and using lie-detector tests. The book offers a lighthearted look at authority, fairness, and problem-solving, all wrapped in Gutman's signature comedic style. It's an engaging read that will have children laughing while subtly prompting discussions about rules and appropriate responses to minor infractions.

When peanut butter and jelly sandwiches start disappearing from the Ella Mentry School cafeteria, the security guard, Officer Spence, goes too far when he starts arresting people and applying lie-detector tests to find the thief.