The Awful Pawful

'The Awful Pawful' introduces young readers to Jack Russell, a canine detective with a keen sense of smell, and his sidekick Foxie. Upon returning home, they discover all the local dogs are inexplicably terrified and hiding, their noses mysteriously scratched. Jack takes on the case, but soon finds himself succumbing to the same fear. This chapter book offers a lighthearted mystery perfect for early elementary readers, exploring themes of fear, bravery, and problem-solving through an engaging animal adventure. It's a great choice for kids aged 4-11 who enjoy a good puzzle and a bit of humor.

Jack Russell is the detective with a nose for crime. When Jack and Foxie return from holidays, they can't smell any dogs! Something terrier-able has happened to the dogs of Doggeroo. Jack finds them hiding under beds, and he knows it's a case for the dog with the nose who knows. Why are the dogs so terrier-fied? And who has scratched their noses? But soon Jack is hiding under the bed, too. So how will he solve the case of The Awful Pawful?