The Missing Boston Terriers of Smith Street: A Springer Spaniel Mystery

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The Missing Boston Terriers of Smith Street: A Springer Spaniel Mystery

by Nancy T. Lucas (Goodreads Author)

4.43 of 5 stars 4.43 · rating details · 7 ratings · 5 reviews

An inspiring tail of courage! Scout is an only dog and sometimes lonely. But he has some dog friends in his neighborhood and when a pair of Boston Terriers go missing, it's up to Scout to search Charleston peninsula's storm drains and sewers to rescue them. Along the way he encounters a terrifying boa constrictor, some unkind wharf rats and a chatty possum that's obsessed...more

Paperback, 47 pages

Published August 8th 2011 by Createspace

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Jan 21, 2012 Chrystal Grcevich rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Children ages 6-10

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This short little tale was absolutely amusing and perfect for young readers. It is a great size to read for bedtime stories, isn't frightening and entertaining to even adults! Scout is a friendly little dog that has many neighborhood friends with different personalities. It is a cute story about doggie perception that few ever think about, such as thinking that a microchip may be a bit crunchy. Too funny! The story is short and sweet with a cliff-hanger ending leading to the introduction of the...more This short little tale was absolutely amusing and perfect for young readers. It is a great size to read for bedtime stories, isn't frightening and entertaining to even adults! Scout is a friendly little dog that has many neighborhood friends with different personalities. It is a cute story about doggie perception that few ever think about, such as thinking that a microchip may be a bit crunchy. Too funny! The story is short and sweet with a cliff-hanger ending leading to the introduction of the next book in the series.

Within the story itself, you meet a large variety of characters, from cats that live with cat ladies (who, according to Scout, do not count!), to wharf rats, a boa constrictor and a chatty, fat possum who wants nothing more than to eat his way through the tale. Let's not forget the dogs! Ms. Lucas introduces a variety of breeds (including, naturally, Boston Terriers and Springer Spaniels) with funny little personalities. Each dog is described in both appearance and personality, making you feel as if these were your own neighbor's dogs - including the annoying yappy dogs and the dog that always roams the streets without a leash or owner. Scout is cunning and uses everything he's got in his little Spaniel body to find his two friends when they go missing.

Children (and adults!) will not get bored with overly descriptive and pointless paragraphs, but instead will look forward to "just enough detail" at "just the right time." This is perfect for children that read at the first to fourth-grade level (depending on the individual child) because it introduces vocabulary that one may not be familiar with (e.g. Claustrophobic), and gives the definition shortly afterward. It's important to have a couple of the "larger" words defined within the story so that children do not have to stop and grab a dictionary at every page turn. Perfect execution!

This book is definitely worth reading to your children (or having them read by themselves if they are old enough). Very cute! I cannot wait until I read the rest of the series to my children. They loved the idea of the snarky little squirrel that taunted Scout.

I received this book in a giveaway provided by Goodreads.com. I was not paid or obligated to submit a review and did so only based on my personal experiences with this book.

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May 11, 2012 Heather rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Life as an only dog can be lonely as Scout well knows. So when Scout's newest friends and neighbors, Ike and Clyde, are found to be missing, Scout is soon on the case. Scout not only needs to uncover what e-mail (apparently important in Mumma communication) is, but he must also set aside his fears and expand his friendships in the animal kingdom to hasten his search.

This easy-to-read is a good transitional text for early readers transitioning from picture books to chapter books. Dog lovers will...more

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Jun 01, 2012 M.D. rated it 5 of 5 stars

I love this book! After all, it's about my doggies!!!

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Nov 20, 2011 Kar rated it 3 of 5 stars

Cute story.

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Dec 30, 2011 Grace Gilday rated it 5 of 5 stars

I didn't read this book, but my little cousin did. She said that it is the best book in the world. Thank you so much for the book!

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Nancy Lucas lives in Charleston, SC. Scout is her favorite Springer Spaniel and she insists on writing and illustrating silly stories about his capers.

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