This bestselling series, based on the trials of an honest child born to a family of criminals, is well plotted and pacy with characters that children find really funny.
The Pinchers and the Dog Chase
In 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.
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.
Of course, Theo’s family don’t have a receipt for anything, especially not 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 that it reveals Clive’s true identity and gives him the comeuppance he deserves. Even Theo’s family are impressed.
This criminally funny tale contains a break-in at the candy store, an interrogation, and a super-smart plan—with comical commentary from the dog, who thinks his name is Shuddup Sherlock.
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
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Book Details
Country of Origin Sweden Reader Age 6-8 year, 8-12 year Book Size ISBN
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Reviews
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Red Reading Hub (UK) –
With the occasional chapter narrated by Sherlock himself, this zany chapter book for new solo readers will leave them hoping for another madcap Pinchers’ installment. Those who didn’t read the first book may well want to go back and do so now.
The Book Monitor –
A mix of adventure, silliness, and everyday family life, and with bright and funny illustrations, this is a perfect chapter book for beginning and reluctant readers . . . Such a brilliant book, engaging and fun story, a real page turner. Perfect for children starting out on chapter books, the illustrations are really good and will help to develop imagination and use of exciting adjectives.