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Joe Sherlock #2
Joe Sherlock, Kid Detective, Case #000002: The Neighborhood Stink
The mystery is underfoot...
On a beautiful, carpetlike lawn in a gated yard sit mysterious and smelly piles of dog poop. Mrs. Fefferland puts Joe Sherlock on the case to sniff out the culprit. But even Sherlock Holmes never encountered a case as baffling or as stomach-churning as this one. Most of the evidence is right under Joe's nose, but danger is never far behind!
On a beautiful, carpetlike lawn in a gated yard sit mysterious and smelly piles of dog poop. Mrs. Fefferland puts Joe Sherlock on the case to sniff out the culprit. But even Sherlock Holmes never encountered a case as baffling or as stomach-churning as this one. Most of the evidence is right under Joe's nose, but danger is never far behind!
112 pages, ebook
First published May 23, 2006
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About the author
Dave Keane
25 books12 followersAfter spending so much time reading books to my three kids, I decided I'd try my hand at children's books. It's been a blast. I've visited schools all over the country. I've talked to thousands of kids about writing, illustrating, and using your imagination. And I've received tons of incredible letters and emails from parents, kids and teachers from just about everywhere.
I am the author of the Joe Sherlock: Kid Detective series and the Monster School: I Can Read series. My picture books include Sloppy Joe, Bobby Bramble Loses His Brain and Daddy Adventure Day. Next year, Knopf/Random House is releasing my new picture book, Who Wants a Tortoise?, illustrated by K. G. Campbell. Stay up on it all at my Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/mrdavekeane
I am the author of the Joe Sherlock: Kid Detective series and the Monster School: I Can Read series. My picture books include Sloppy Joe, Bobby Bramble Loses His Brain and Daddy Adventure Day. Next year, Knopf/Random House is releasing my new picture book, Who Wants a Tortoise?, illustrated by K. G. Campbell. Stay up on it all at my Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/mrdavekeane
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May 3, 2022
This is the 2nd book in the Joe Sherlock series in which fourth grader Joe is hired to solve a mystery. This time, uptight neighbor Mrs. Fefferland needs to find the culprit depositing multiple piles of poo in her meticulously cared-for fenced front yard. Will he be able to solve it before dinner? These are short and fun books that will appeal to boys in early elementary grades. The reading level is higher than would be expected for the large print and black-and-white illustrated format, but many words and concepts are defined throughout. Boys will appreciate the silliness and embarrassing situations presented. Good for fans of the Captain Underpants books. Books in the series don't need to be read in order. These would be especially good for reluctant readers in grades 4 and 5.
December 28, 2016
Well, this was quite a disappointment. I was annoyed with the characters, with the story that wasn't related per se to the mystery, and how the mystery was solved.
I have decided that I am not going to continue with this series. The first book was decent with 3 stars, but I can't give this book more than 2 stars.
The mystery idea was quite fun, though also a bit icky. We have a mystery pooper, and who can it be? Sherlock is on the case, and he is going through a big list of all the dogs in the neighbourhood, holds a stake-out, runs away, finds clues, and much more. I have to say I did like the mystery part of the book. If only all the parts that weren't related to it were cut out, then I would probably have rated the book higher.
Sherlock is still an idiot, but I liked him a bit better in this book.
I already disliked Sherlock's sister, but well I can say, I dislike her guts even more now. Who the hell gives her brother a peanut sandwich when that brother is ALLERGIC to it? What the hell? Do you not know how dangerous such an allergy is? :| Not to mention how annoying she was. How she kept bugging Sherlock. How constantly whiny she was? Bleh.
Lance was also terrible, we see him for a little bit in the first book, back then I could agree with him, it was late, I wouldn't go out either. But in this book? I am doubting their friendship. Are they truly friends? Or are they just classmates? If these 2 are friends? I will eat my socks.
The illustrations are definitely my favourite part of the book. The style is so much fun, and fits exactly with the book.
But yeah, all in all, I am not going to continue this series. Good idea, but terrible characters and magical solved mysteries is just not my kind of thing.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I have decided that I am not going to continue with this series. The first book was decent with 3 stars, but I can't give this book more than 2 stars.
The mystery idea was quite fun, though also a bit icky. We have a mystery pooper, and who can it be? Sherlock is on the case, and he is going through a big list of all the dogs in the neighbourhood, holds a stake-out, runs away, finds clues, and much more. I have to say I did like the mystery part of the book. If only all the parts that weren't related to it were cut out, then I would probably have rated the book higher.
Sherlock is still an idiot, but I liked him a bit better in this book.
I already disliked Sherlock's sister, but well I can say, I dislike her guts even more now. Who the hell gives her brother a peanut sandwich when that brother is ALLERGIC to it? What the hell? Do you not know how dangerous such an allergy is? :| Not to mention how annoying she was. How she kept bugging Sherlock. How constantly whiny she was? Bleh.
Lance was also terrible, we see him for a little bit in the first book, back then I could agree with him, it was late, I wouldn't go out either. But in this book? I am doubting their friendship. Are they truly friends? Or are they just classmates? If these 2 are friends? I will eat my socks.
The illustrations are definitely my favourite part of the book. The style is so much fun, and fits exactly with the book.
But yeah, all in all, I am not going to continue this series. Good idea, but terrible characters and magical solved mysteries is just not my kind of thing.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
August 3, 2009
It is funny like last time. I liked when Sherlock found the tunnel.
April 15, 2013
i think he is a really good detective
February 20, 2015
Yet again...such a cute book series!!!
November 26, 2016
It was cool I want to read it again it was really funny to really short to
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