Shadow of a Pug

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“[it lands] in new territory, and the characters interact realistically and have real kid problems . . . . young mystery fans should be glad. — Kirkus Reviews“The dialogue between Howard and Ivy continues to be delightfully witty and clever.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “My partner scanned the message and a slow grin took over her face as she said our four favorite ‘We have a case.’”HOWARD WALLACE IS BACK! Middle-school detectives Howard Wallace and Ivy Mason are itching for a juicy case. But when their friend and cohort Marvin hires them to prove his nephew— über-bully Carl Dean—didn’t pugnap the school mascot, they’re less than thrilled. To succeed, not only must Howard and Ivy play nice with Carl, they’ll have to dodge a scrappy reporter and come face-to-face with Howard’s worst enemy, his ex-best friend Miles Fletcher.Can Howard deal with all these complications and still be there for Ivy when her life is turned upside down? Or will he once again find himself a friendless P.I.?