Case of the Breaking Story

Wishbone Mysteries #20

by Alexander Steele, Rick Duffield

The Wishbone "TM" Mysteries is a clever, engaging series that will immediately catch the eyes and the attention of young readers everywhere Even the most reluctant readers will stand in line for a chance to read about Wishbone and his captivating adventures. If you love these stories, we also have The Adventures of Wishbone "TM" available for continued reading enjoyment and pleasure.

A flu bug bites, and the entire staff of The Oakdale Chronicle calls in sick. Despite the empty office, Wanda Gilmore, the newspaper's owner, is determined to publish the paper. Luckily, she finds a great backup crew -- Joe, David, Samantha, and Wishbone. Just as Joe is getting the hang of his job, a red-hot case breaks under his nose -- leaving Joe and Wishbone with a crime to solve

Genres: Middle Grade, Mystery, Animals

144 pages, Library Binding

First published August 1, 2000

Reviews

[Jerry (Rebel With a Massive Media Library)]

More whodunit fun starring the infamous, literature-loving Jack Russell terrier.

[Bookworm4Life]

This is my favorite Wishbone mystery book

When the entire staff of the Oakdale Chronicle catch the flu, Wanda asks Joe, Wishbone, and their friends Sam and David to help write the newspaper. They learn all about writing and printing with a little bit of learning about the newspaper. But when the statue that stands on top of the Chronicle goes missing, it's up to Joe and Wishbone to solve the case and bring the thief to justice. Will they be able to find out who did it before the newspaper is sent off to the press?