The Case of the Lost Boy

Written by Dori Hillestad Butler · Illustrated by Jeremy Tugeau

Part of the The Buddy Files series

A detective dog must solve the mystery of his missing family and a vanished boy.

3.9 Goodreads · 996 ratings

128 pages· 11,142 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 570L

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Bookroo's summary

King, a detective dog, faces a puzzling dilemma: his family is missing, and he's stuck in the pound. Adopted by a new family who calls him Buddy, he soon faces another mystery when young Connor disappears. With the help of a large dog named Mouse and a mysterious cat, King must unravel the secrets surrounding him. Can this clever canine solve the mysteries and find his way back to his beloved human? Dive into a tale of loyalty, courage, and unexpected friendships.

From the publisher

“My name is King. I am a dog. I am also a detective.King has a very big mystery to solve. His family is missing, and he’s been put in the P-O-U-N-D. Why doesn’t his beloved human (Kayla) come to get him? When King is adopted by Connor and his mom, things get more confusing. The new family calls him Buddy! And just as Connor and Buddy start to get acquainted, Connor disappears! Buddy (aka King) has big problems to solve, but with some help from his friend Mouse (a very large dog) and the mysterious cat with no name, he shows what a smart, brave dog can do. Mystery fans and dog lovers will be swept up in Dori Hillestad Butler’s funny, satisfying story…and left eager for Buddy’s next adventure.

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