Arf
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016 · Est. 8 hour read

Arf

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
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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.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
304
Words
58,299
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
580L
Themes & topics
Books about deathBooks about dogsBooks about stealingBooks about familyBooks about violence
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.1
F&P level
~O
AR points
8
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
181953
Publication
Published
April 26, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545643344

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