Book Series · 3 Books

Jack Russell: Dog Detective Books

In order from The Sausage Situation to The Kitnapped Creature.

The Jack Russell: Dog Detective series is a set of 3 chapter books by Sally Odgers and Darrel Odgers, published between 2006 and 2008. Written for ages 7–11, most books run about 80 pages.

The Sausage Situation
The Buried Biscuits
The Kitnapped Creature
The Sausage Situation
The Buried Biscuits
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Sausage Situation
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$474
Book #6 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2006

The Sausage Situation

By Sally Odgers, Darrel Odgers

A sausage thief strikes at Doggeroo festival. Can Jack solve the mystery?

80 pages· 6,321 words· Est. 53 min read
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Summary: At the Doggeroo Dog and Sausage Day, Jack faces a puzzling Sausage Situation. With suspects like Lord Red in a corn dog costume and the wasp-like Squekes, chaos is brewing. As Jack calls for backup, the festival teeters on the brink of disaster. Can this determined dog crack the case and save the day?
In reading order

Jack Russell: Dog Detective Series

3 books · Published 2006–2008

#6
The Sausage Situation
#6 in Series
Sale price
$474

The Sausage Situation

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2006

A sausage thief strikes at Doggeroo festival. Can Jack solve the mystery?

#7
The Buried Biscuits
#7 in Series
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$499

The Buried Biscuits

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2007

Jack uncovers a biscuit theft mystery blamed on dogs.

#8
The Kitnapped Creature
#8 in Series
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The Kitnapped Creature

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2008

A kitnapper strikes Doggeroo, but Jack Russell faces dilemmas beyond detection.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Jack Russell: Dog Detective series?

There are 3 books in the Jack Russell: Dog Detective series. It began with The Sausage Situation in 2006, and the newest book, The Kitnapped Creature, was published in 2008.

What order should you read the Jack Russell: Dog Detective books in?

Start with The Sausage Situation and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Jack Russell: Dog Detective books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–11, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Jack Russell: Dog Detective book is the longest?

The Buried Biscuits (Book #7) is the longest book in the series at 6,701 words (79 pages).

Which Jack Russell: Dog Detective book is the shortest?

The Sausage Situation (Book #6) is the shortest at 6,321 words (80 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Jack Russell: Dog Detective to life.

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Sally Odgers

Author
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Darrel Odgers

Author
03

Darrell Odgers

Author
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Janinie Dawson

Illustrator
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Janine Dawson

Illustrator

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