The Case of the Cat with the Missing Ear
Chapter Book · 2003

The Case of the Cat with the Missing Ear

By Scott Emerson

Book #1 in the The Adventures of Samuel Blackthorne series

A retired dog and a sleuth uncover a sinister plot in Victorian San Francisco.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 4 ratings
240 pages· 37,270 words

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In bustling San Francisco, genius Yorkshire Terrier detective Samuel Blackthorne and his ex-Army dog partner, Dr. Edward R. Smithfield, face a perplexing case. Molly, a sleek greyhound, seeks their help to find her missing brother, Patrick. As they delve deeper, they encounter a sinister one-eared cat and a tangled web of corruption among the city's elite dogs. With time running out, can Blackthorne unravel the mystery and expose the truth before danger strikes? In a world where cats have nine lives, these dogs must solve the case with just one chance.

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Paperback
Pages
240
Words
37,270
Audience
Middle Grade
Themes & topics
Books about dogsBooks about detectivesBooks about missing persons
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First published
January 1, 2003
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Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780743469111

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