The Buddy Files: The Case of the Missing Family (Book 3)

Plot Summary

Buddy has settled in with his adopted family, but he's never given up on finding his beloved human, Kayla, and his first family.  One night he sees men taking things out of Kayla's old house and loading them into a van.  What's up?  Though his friend Mouse advises against it, in the middle of the night Buddy decides to make a daring move, leaving everything he knows behind.  Dori Butler's third case in The Buddy Files will entertain and satisfy the many fans of this brave, funny, and loyal dog.

Reviews

"Effective twists and turns, humor, and the possibilities of becoming a school therapy dog and learning to read ease the bittersweet conclusion. Buddy’s burying of a valuable guarantees more interactions with both his old and new families and future mysteries to enjoy." Booklist

"The clear and direct plots, engaging characters, humor, and suspense will keep readers entertained." The Horn Book Guide

"Teachers will appreciate the simple language and the themes of friendship, loyalty, and family."
Children's Literature

Associated Keywords
mystery, mysteries, dog, detective, dogs