The Great Puptective

Written & illustrated by Alina Tysoe

Book #1 in the The Great Puptective series

A housecat's peace is shattered by a mystery-solving puppy.

4.3/5 Goodreads · 314 ratings

128 pages· 2,052 words· Est. 31 min read

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Bookroo's summary

Truffles, a content housecat, enjoys his serene naps until Poppy, an exuberant puppy with a knack for solving mysteries, arrives. As Poppy's chaotic energy threatens Truffles' tranquility, he plots to send her away. But could this lively pup be the unexpected friend Truffles needs? With Poppy's enthusiasm and Truffles' reluctance, their unlikely partnership might just uncover more than they bargained for. Will Truffles embrace the change, or will Poppy's detective dreams lead to more chaos? Dive into this charming tale of friendship and adventure, where every mystery brings them closer together.

From the publisher

A Junior Library Guild Selection A set-in-his-ways housecat has his routine upended by an enthusiastic new puppy with a nose for solving mysteries in this first “effervescent” (Publishers Weekly) book in a graphic chapter book series perfect for fans of InvestiGators and Narwhal and Jelly. Truffles the cat is the only pet in the house and reigns in peace and quiet, only exerting himself to find the best place to take a nice, long nap–preferably in a spot of warm sunshine. Then Poppy the puppy bursts onto the scene. Poppy is loud, enthusiastic, excitable, and–worst of all–a puptective! She’s got an eye for crime and a nose to solve all mysteries that come her way…even though she’s not completely sure what a mystery is. Truffles cannot let this intrusion stand. Poppy won’t be able to continue disrupting his precious me-time if she’s shipped to the North Pole! But could this irrepressible new companion be just what this grumpy cat needs?

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