The Case of the Grumpy Chicken

by Robin Koontz

When Furlock's cousin calls for help, Furlock and Muttson dash to the scene to find mysterious letters have appeared on the farm. Can they follow the clues and face the grumpy chicken to solve the case? The furry detectives provide early readers entertaining, easy-to-follow mysteries in the Short Tales Furlock & Muttson Mysteries series.

32 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Robin Michal Koontz has been writing and illustrating books for children since 1986. Her publications include novelty books, early readers, picture books, nonfiction, short stories for middle-grade readers, magazine articles, and classroom supplemental materials. One of her new books, LEAPS AND CREEPS, was a finalist for the 2012 Animal Behavior Society's Outstanding Children's Book Award. WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BUTTERFLY AND A MOTH? was an International Reading Association Teacher's Choice Award in 2010. She lives in western Oregon.

Reviews

[Alice · Rating 3 out of 5]

What I like about this book, is the names of the pets. The dog is Muttson, and the cat is named Furlock. It is a good advanced reader (perhaps someone ready for a chapter book but not quite there yet) I was a little slow getting into but the end was pretty good! It is fun to find out why the chicken is SO grumpy!