Synopsis Detective Dinosaur and Officer Pterodactyl are challenged to solve three cases when a hat is missing, a shoe squeaks, and a loud clanging comes from a dark alley at night.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1998-02-01 |
| Size | | Height: | 8.5 in | | Width: | 5.5 in | | Thickness: | 0.2 in | | Weight: | 3.2 oz |
Publisher's Note First, Detective Dinosaur solves the mystery of the missing hat. Then he cracks the case of the squeaky shoe. Then he goes onto night patrol and spots a scary shadow in a dark alley. Can it be a monster? Help Detective Dinosaur follows the clues and find out!
With the help of his sidekick, Officer Pterodactyl, Detective Dinosaur cracks the case of the missing hat, the squeaky shoe, and the scary shadow. The simple mysteries are perfect for young readers, and the appealing characters add just the right touch of humor. Full color.
Industry Reviews K-Gr 2 Skofield and Alley team up for the second book featuring the bungling Detective Dinosaur and clever Officer Pterodactyl. In "Lost," they search for a baby apatosaur who has left a trail of clues. In "Found," they find a moving paper bag. Further investigation reveals a lost kitten. In the final chapter, "Lost and Found," Detective Dinosaur himself is lost on a foggy night and found by his sidekick when he starts singing. Each chapter tells a satisfying story. The watercolor-and-ink illustrations add visual interest and, in the case about the lost baby, reveal her location to alert readers. The humor is right on target for beginning readers. Not meant for the scientific dino fan who may wonder at Granny Apatosaurus, who wears lipstick and sensible black shoes, and pushes a baby carriage, the book is sure to delight anyone who just likes dinosaurs. Sharon R. Pearce, San Antonio Public Library, TX Lopate
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