The Buddy Files: The Case of the Lost Boy (Book 1)

Plot Summary

King has a very big mystery to solve.  His family is missing, and he's been put in the P-O-U-N-D.  Why doesn't his beloved human Kayla, come to get him?  When King is adopted by Connor and his mom, things get more confusing.  The new family calls him Buddy!

And just as Connor and Buddy start to get acquainted, Connor disappears!  Buddy (aka King) has big problems to solve, but with some help from his friend Mouse (a very large dog) and the mysterious Cat with No Name, he shows what a smart, brave dog can do.

Reviews

"With twists and turns, humor, and a likable canine character, this series should find a wide fan base." Booklist

"The type is large, the text is easy, and the occasional black-and-white illustrations complement the text well. The clues are unique and true to the fact that a dog is telling the story. The addition of paw prints used as bullet points in King’s lists of what he knows about the case and chapter headings with titles like “Nose to the Ground” add to this involving story. Fans of dog stories, mysteries, or readers reluctant to start chapter books will appreciate this story." School Library Journal

"Butler tells the story from Buddy’s perspective, throwing in details to convince readers that it’s really Buddy talking....Tugeau’s full-page line drawings enliven a story that should captivate young readers. This first entry in a series is both sweet and suspenseful." Kirkus Reviews

"This chipper novel launches Butler's...Buddy Files series, narrated by a chatty golden retriever.....readers should be drawn in by Buddy's exuberant voice and readily recognize the high stakes and emotions at play." Publishers Weekly

Associated Keywords
mystery, mysteries, dog, detective