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Written by Spencer Quinn

Book #2 in the Bowser and Birdie series

A break-in at 19 Gentilly Lane unravels secrets, with a dog on the trail of danger.

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304 pages· 58,299 words· Est. 8 hour read· 580L

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Bookroo's summary

Birdie Gaux's home is broken into, but nothing seems missing. Her loyal dog, Bowser, senses something amiss. As a mysterious girl asks about Birdie's late father, a policeman, the town reeks of limeade aftershave and a lurking cat. With the past resurfacing, Bowser must protect Birdie from unseen threats. What secrets lie behind the break-in, and who is targeting the Gaux family?

From the publisher

Spencer Quinn speaks two languages – suspense and dog – fluently. – Stephen KingWhy would anyone break into 19 Gentilly Lane? That’s where the Gaux family lives, and everyone knows they have nothing worth stealing. More important, the house is usually guarded by Birdie Gaux’s dog, Bowser, a large and handsome fellow with a big set of sharp teeth.Now Birdie is looking worried and Bowser is on the trail of something rotten. Who was behind the break-in? Why is a girl with green hair asking odd questions about what happened to Birdie’s dad, a policeman who was killed in the line of duty years ago? Worst of all, why is the whole town starting to stink of limeade aftershave and CAT?!? The death of Birdie’s father may be a cold case, but Bowser can tell it’s heating up fast. Someone is coming after Birdie and her family, and Bowser must be ready to protect them from anything. Even that awful cat.

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