{"product_id":"9781776575886","title":"The Pinchers and the Dog Chase","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor:  Sparring, Anders \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCrime \u0026amp; mystery fiction (Children's \/ Teenage)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 1 June 2024 by Gecko Press in New Zealand as part of 'The Pinchers' series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback | 96 pages, Illustrations, colour\u003cbr\u003e205 x 147 x 10 | 192g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this slapstick illustrated crime adventure, the honest Theo Pincher, who doesn't fit in to his family of criminals, finds a clever way to save the family dog, Sherlock, from the nasty new police officer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The new police officer, Clive, is not nice—even the other police are afraid of him. Everything, even the dog, must have a receipt to prove there's no stealing going on. Things without receipts are locked up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Of course, Theo's family don't have a receipt for anything, especially not for their dog Sherlock. When Sherlock is caught, Theo makes a plan to get him back using cooking oil, a dog onesie, and cunning—a plan so good even Theo's family are impressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This criminally funny tale contains a break-in at the candy store, an interrogation, and comical commentary from the dog, who thinks his name is Shuddup Sherlock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Praise for The Pinchers: 'If you are looking for a goofy, good fun beginning chapter book reader series, pinch this book. Criminally good writing, illustrations, and design.'—Jon Scieszka, US National Ambassador for Young Peoples Literature 'Ingenious, well-written and with absolutely wonderful illustrations. We enjoy stories where we both giggle and nod thoughtfully . . . . Criminally good!' Crimetime Award for Children's Detective of the Year 2022\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Far From The Madding Crowd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46124785893635,"sku":"9781776575886","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0404\/3207\/4914\/files\/9781776575886.jpg?v=1731340161","url":"https:\/\/www.maddingcrowdlinlithgow.pro\/products\/9781776575886","provider":"Far From The Madding Crowd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}