{"product_id":"the-pinchers-and-the-dog-chase-hardcover","title":"The Pinchers and the Dog Chase - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnders Sparring\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePer Gustavsson\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\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\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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\u003eOf 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\u003eThis 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\u003ePraise for \u003cstrong\u003eThe Pinchers\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e \"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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 7.7 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 10, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42136168005767,"sku":"9781776575879","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/7e8c6f405ee1a757f24b00ee315dabbb.webp?v=1732658451","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-pinchers-and-the-dog-chase-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}