The Dog Who Knew Too Much

Paws & Claws Mystery #6

by Krista Davis

When a famous pooch comes to Wagtail for some downtime, inn owner Holly Miller learns that murder never rests in this all-new Paws & Claws mystery in the New York Times bestselling series.America's favorite dog comes to pet-friendly Wagtail for some rest and relaxation, but Holly quickly discovers that this perfect pup is a total scamp who takes every opportunity to run off and misbehave. During an outdoor treasure-hunting game, the star dog and Trixie, Holly's beloved Jack Russell terrier, stumble across a dead body.Holly has more than murder to worry about, though, when a man shows up after reading an article featuring Trixie in a magazine and claims that he is the dog's rightful owner. Holly will need to prove that she is her pup's only parent and catch a killer to restore peace to her pet-loving happy place.

Genres: Mystery, Cozy Mystery, Fiction, Cozy, Animals, Audiobook, Dogs

302 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 26, 2019

About the author

Krista Davis lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia where she writes mysteries. She lived in Northern Virginia for many years and resided for a time in Old Town Alexandria where her Domestic Diva Mysteries take place.

Krista also writes the Paws and Claws Mysteries, which debuted with MURDER, SHE BARKED. Her Pen & Ink Mysteries featured covers that can be colored! Read the book and have fun coloring the cover.

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Reviews

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Dog Who Knew Too Much is the 6th book in the popular Paws and Claws Mystery series. I always love a visit to Wagtail, a completely pet-friendly town. I love the characters, the setting and the plots in this series. Always a relaxing, entertaining, cozy read!

This time, all of Wagtail is excited because a famous pooch is coming to town. Pippin is called America's Favorite Dog. Turns out, the television celebrity dog is a bit naughty....always running off and not minding. Holly Miller from the Sugar Maple Inn and her dog Trixie join in the festivities. During an outdoor treasure hunt, the two dogs find a dead body..... Not only does Holly have a murder to investigate, but someone shows up claiming ownership of Trixie. Plus, there is a dognapper in town! Yikes! Lots going on in Wagtail!

I enjoyed this book! The mystery moves along at a fast pace with lots of Wagtail quirkiness to make it fun. There are a couple subplots in this newest book, but they add to the mystery rather than over-powering the main plot. Trixie's past comes back to nip Holly.....that bit of the plot had me wanting to jump into the book and slap a certain scruffy character. As the owner of two rescued dogs who were abandoned by prior owners, I have deep-set emotions on the issue. If anybody showed up saying my dogs belonged to them......oh I'd be kicking some butt. Immediate. Butt. Kicking. I got so worked up I was talking to the character as I read portions of the book.....I won't repeat what I said. This is a cozy review. No cussing. No graphic threats of violence.

The front cover is colorful, cute and engaging as usual!

I'm giving this book full stars. Any book that has me grumbling and wanting to punch a side character, plus gets me so engaged in the plot that I binge read the story in one sitting deserves full marks!

Enjoyable read as usual! Cute animals. Light humor. Fun mystery. Fun setting. And cozy all the way. No spurting blood. No sex. No cussing. Just a nice, fun,entertaining read! Krista Davis always delivers! I am eagerly awaiting the next book!

**I voluntarily read an advance review copy of this book from Berkley via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.**

[Linda Langford · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun and riveting new tale set in my favorite fictional town of Wagtail, Virginia! At the pet friendly Sugar Maple Inn co-owned by protagonist Holly Miller and her grandma, Liesel ‘Oma’ Miller, excitement fills the air! Holly’s rescue dog, Trixie is the cover model for a National Magazine, and America’s Favorite Dog, Pippin has arrived for a vacation at the Inn with his upcoming TV Show entourage.

The author fills the swiftly moving plot with missing dogs; suspicious people; past meets present; and multiple crime scenes. There are emotional moments featuring the dogs that are cute as can be, as well as times of panic. When Holly digs deep into the layered past of one of the victims, motives start unrolling like a red carpet, and surprising reveals break the investigation wide open.

It’s always a joy to visit the charming folks of Wagtail and visit with all the adorable pets. Trixie and her new tail-wagging friends make a fantastic paw patrol team! Pippin simply must come back and visit again! I highly recommend this cozy story and all the previous stories in the Paws and Claws series.

I reviewed a digital arc provided by NetGalley and Berkley Publishing. Thank you. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.

[LORI CASWELL · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dollycas’s Thoughts

After a brief hiatus Holly, Oma Liesel, Zelda, Mr. Huckle, Gingersnap, Twinkletoes, and Trixie are back and I am thrilled!

Wagtail welcomes America’s favorite dog, Pippin, his co-stars, and entourage for a bit of a vacation before they start filming. The community has set up a treasure hunting game as an event for people to meet the star of the show but Trixie’s nose has other ideas. Yup, she has found another dead body and the death may be linked to the town’s newest visitors.

The town is also up in arms as dogs disappearing, two so far. Plus a man claiming to be Trixie’s rightful owner tries to take the dog away from Holly.

It is all paws on deck as Holly tries to find the missing pups and a killer before Wagtail is no longer safe for man, woman, or their lovable beasts.

The entire concept of Wagtail is absolutely delightful. Imagine an entire town dedicated to serving pets and their people. When you go on vacation leaving your pets in a kennel or with friends checking in on them can be heartbreaking for everyone. Wagtail is the perfect locale for all.

Krista Davis has created such wonderful characters, both humans and their pets. They are all well-developed and practically leap off the page. I have to say all of the dogs quickly worked their way into my heart. Twinkletoes too in her own standoffish way. The core set of characters continues to grow and we learn a few secrets along the way. The new characters this time were a quirky group with some secrets of their own.

One dog, Stella loses her person and everyone looks out for her. Even the dogs. I loved the way the author dealt with her feelings throughout the entire story. At first, it brought a tear to my eye, but soon my heart was warmed by all the love and care Stella received.

In addition to the great world-building of Wagtail and its residents and visitors, Ms. Davis gives readers a marvelous mystery to sink our teeth into. All the subplots blend in seamlessly with the mystery plot. The author sets a fast but comfortable pace. Clues are dropped amongst several twists to keep our tails wagging as we are in hot pursuit to solve the mystery. The murder’s weapon of choice was interesting and scary, something you would never think would be found in the small town of Wagtail, but it shines a light on a real problem in the world today. So much happens within the pages of this book I was impressed with the way everything came together in the end.

I really didn’t want this story to end though. I love hanging out with these characters and I truly wish Wagtail was a real place to visit. I would pack my bags and move there as soon as possible. I hope we get to visit again soon.

The Dog Who Knew Too Much is an entertaining and heartwarming story full of wonderful characters set in an idyllic place for pet lovers far and wide. I highly recommend the entire Paws & Claws Mystery Series! Check out all the covers, they are adorable.

[Linden · Rating 3 out of 5]

Holly and her grandmother own the Sugar Maple Inn in the town of Wagtail, VA, which as the name implies, is pretty devoted to pets. When a famous dog and his entourage come to town, everyone is excited until a beloved resident is murdered and some dogs go missing. Speculation runs high. Who is the villain--visitor or village inhabitant? This book is the newest installment of the Paws and Claws series; I haven't read any of the others, but I had no problem enjoying this cozy mystery which should appeal to animal lovers. Thanks to the publisher and to Netgalley for this ARC.

[Micky Cox · Rating 4 out of 5]

Theft, dognapping, drugs and murder are all swirling about in the small vacation resort town of Wag Tail making the locals nervous that their livelihoods are in danger, but things come crashing to Holly's front door when a stranger trys to claim her dog Trixie! Excellent characters entwine a great plot throughout their personal lives leading you on a great reading adventure! I really like this series and this may just be the best book in the series yet!

[Tari · Rating 5 out of 5]

As always when I read this series, I get a good book hangover from it. I wanted to stay on in Wagtail even after the story ended. It was great seeing what Holly and her friends were up to again. Not only was she dealing with helping Dave sleuth out a murderer, but a guy had shown up in town claiming to be Trixie's original owner.

I just loved the sweet dogs in this book! Pippin the TV star was such a sweetie how he and Trixie liked to play together. I loved how Pippin was a rescue dog who became famous. I was never sure who the killer was, what a surprise at the end. Stella the boxer got to play a part in taking the killer down, almost like she got revenge for her owner's death. She got a happy ending with a new human to love. I can't wait till the next visit to Wagtail!

[Linda · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is my first sample of the cozy mystery genre and was one of the books that was in a cozy mystery genre grab bag that I picked up at the library, and it happened to be a dog-themed set of books. I'm not a dog person, but still I thought it would be fun to try one, so I picked the cover that also had a cat on it. :)

So, to the book. Well, it was a fun, light and quick read, but I wouldn't be in a rush to get another book in this same series. I think the idea of having an entire town built around having dogs as pets and catering to them was a bit much for me. I don't think a page went by without the mention of one dog or another getting a special treat or a rub behind the ear or whatever.

Also, I can clearly imagine the main character's wardrobe as every skort and sleeveless blouse color combination was pointed out each time there was a change of clothes. This character owns many pairs skorts! :D

A fun read, but ultimately not for me. Maybe one of the bakery-themed cozy mysteries would be more to my liking.

[Betty · Rating 5 out of 5]

The sixth book of the Paws and Claws series finds the town of Wagtail excited as a well-known TV star is coming for a visit and for a rest. While in Waytail Pippin will have plenty of events honoring him. Holly takes Tricia for a walk and runs into a stranger who claims he is the owner of Trixie. The first event is a hike up the mountain with a picnic at the top. Trixie and Pippin take off and disappear. Holly hears Trixie with her death voice. When the dogs are found by Holly and Jim, Pippin person finds Trixie and at the bottom of gully is Dianne, her dog is laying next to her. An investigation is started and it is determined that Dianne was MURDERED. The affair will take Holly back a number of years before she finds an answer to the many questions. She is worrying about the claim of the man who claimed in own Trixie. This Two themes are skillfully brought together to form the story.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK AND SERIES.

Disclosure: Thanks to Berkley for a copy through NetGalley. The opinions expressed are my own.

[QNPoohBear · Rating 4 out of 5]

The town of Wagtail is in an uproar! Celebrity dog Pippin has come to Wagtail with his entourage for a little r & r before starting filming his new show and the inn is hosting the cast. In the midst of the excitement comes cause for worry for two local dogs have gone missing and a strange man shows up in town claiming Trixie is actually his and he wants her back. Holly knows she could never ever let Trixie go to the man who abandoned her and worries he'll try to snatch her beloved Trixie. Then all eyes are on Trixie as she discovers yet another dead body, this time of the local dog breeder Diane Bushner. Dave and Holly are determined to find out who killed Diane. If only her Boxer, Stella, could talk! Some of the Hollywood guests act rather mysteriously with one quitting the inn to move to a cabin outside of town only to beg to move back in after Diane is found dead and another sporting a wig and sunglasses. Trixie and Pippin manage to escape together and ... you guessed it... find another body. This time someone Pippin knows. Armed with the means of death, Dave sets out to solve the murders while he tasks Holly and Trixie with finding the missing pups. Will Wagtail ever be safe again?

This mystery is a lot darker than previous mysterious. The murder weapon is a real problem here in the cities and bringing that into idyllic Wagtail rather ruins the escapism of the novel. Also, Diane was a nice person, a real dog lover and devoted mom to Stella. Her death is heartbreaking. There's also the rude man who wants Trixie back now she's famous. Still, I enjoyed the mystery. There is so much going on and so many red herrings, I didn't know what to think. I had the wrong suspect and wrong motive but I was starting to wonder if the real murderer was involved somehow. I stayed up far too late reading this book in one night. I couldn't put it down.

While the town of Wagtail may have lost some charm, the Sugar Maple Inn is still a charming, wonderful place I want to visit. I just love the gourmet meals they make for the pets to match the human meals! It's a happy place where people can relax with their beloved furry companions. I love that!

I really like Holly. She has a lot of common sense, is kind, caring and of course doting mom to Trixie and Twinkletoes. I rather suspect the furry people own Holly and not the other way around. There may be a hint of a love triangle brewing but Holly seems to know who makes her heart go pitter-pat and Holmes, when he finally appears, seems to be coming around. They are definitely more than friends! Holly is a sweetheart with amazing people skills. I don't know how she puts up with some of the people who visit the inn. Even Oma seems to have a bit of a hidden temper. As one character comments, she's scarier than a big tough guy because you can't look her in the eye and tell her you've disappointed her. Oma is devoted to her community and her family, which includes all the residents of Wagtail skin and fur. She's strong and practical but the dognappings have her a bit stressed. Dave knows Holly well and knows Trixie's unique skills. While he doesn't want Holly actively involved in anything dangerous, he knows she hears things by nature of her job and her position as the mayor's granddaughter. Dave can use this to his advantage and isn't afraid to ask for help. For one, in a cozy series, the police know how to do their job and the heroine isn't butting heads with them. I really like that.

The residents of Wagtail are so quirky. Sugar McLaughlin is a seriously annoying young woman who will stop at nothing to get her hands on a man. Her mother is pushy, rude and creepy. There are some new Wagtail residents we haven't met before. There's La Rue aka "The Runemaster" a mysterious man who lives in the woods. Holly seems a bit afraid of him but he doesn't sound harmful and her grandmother and Dave know more than they let on. Even Holmes has an appreciation for the man's unique skills. Holly wonders whether this man may be a law unto himself and commit murder to avenge a wrongful death. The Hoover family plays an important role here. Archie, a restaurant owner is big, brawny and yet kind. He helps his community and loves his family. Glenda, his wife, works in real estate and adores her little Yorkshire Terrier Dolly who is missing. Glenda is bereft without her baby. Their son Stan doesn't seem like much of a prize. The way he states he's working for his dad AND his mom makes him sound like a lazy kid. He's in his 20s and doesn't seem to have a permanent job. Is he in school? The more we learn about him, the more he appears unlikable. Clara Dorsey is a sweet, scatterbrained old lady who is missing her Scottie dog McTavish. She may be scatterbrained or hit the cooking sherry too hard, but she loves her dog. I think she may need a little help to continue living on her own.

The Hollywood characters appear unlikable at first but the more I got to know them the more I liked them and didn't want any of them to be murderers, with the exception of Howard. Pippin, a Border Collie-Yellow Lab mix is a social media celebrity and star of a new TV sitcom. He's adorable but Trixie teaches him a few bad tricks! His assistant Jim is more than "just" his personal assistant. Jim rescued Pippin and made the dog a star. He loves Pippin and I think he would even if Pippin wasn't a celebrity. I think Jim could take or leave Hollywood but the money is nice. Finch Morrison, a former child star, has a hard edge to him I don't like. He has a biting sense of humor and is tired of being recognized for a show he did when he was a tiny tot. Once he explained himself I understood he's sort of a modern Mr. Darcy. He unbends once he gets to know his castmates and traveling companions. Marlee Siedel is very secretive. She's supposed to be Pippin's social media manager and she is missing during key moments. Marlee is also desperate to break into Hollywood and may be headed for trouble. Camille Ladouceur is an up-and-coming actress. This show is her big break and she's being cautious so not to cause a scandal that will nix the show. I think she's OK but the least developed of all the characters. Rae-Rae is a bit much at first with her exuberant personality and her blinged out clothing but I grew to really like her. I hoped she wasn't a murderer. Her purpose in Wagtail is a bit mysterious at first but when she reveals what she knows, it's pretty shocking. Rae-Rae has a past with Howard Hirschtritt, the famous actor. He may play quirky, funny characters on TV but his real personality is completely horrendous. He goes beyond Harvey Weinstein, Matt Lauer, etc. or at least there are rumors that can't be proven. What is known as fact is that he drinks too much and has an abrasive personality that rubs everyone the wrong way. He's too special to stay at the inn and thinks the world revolves around him. Everyone else should be serving him as his flunkies and yes men. When someone dares stand up to him it has disastrous consequences.

Wade is a seriously stupid, rude, terrible man who should be in jail. He claims to be Trixie's former owner but calls her "Dummy." He doesn't deserve her. For that name alone, he should be arrested for animal cruelty.

The very best character in this novel is sweet Stella, a boxer pup who has a traumatic experience. She is so sweet and loving. Stella has a MAJOR role in this story as the beloved companion of a murder victim. Stella deserves a happy ending after everything she's been through. She shows that Boxers can be loving, loyal companions. Trixie is up to her old tricks again. She's too funny. It's obvious how much she appreciates all Holly has done for her but she is confused and upset over Wade's presence. She doesn't want to go with him but she's scared of what will happen if she doesn't. Holly adores Trixie and knows Trixie is way smarter than a human and not dumb at all. Trixie's wanderings have a purpose even if it's just grabbing dinner. She always finds her way back to Holly. They have a special bond.

I really enjoyed this latest installment in the series even if it was a bit dark. I can't wait to visit Wagtail again!

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Holly Miller is the owner of an pet friendly inn in Wagtail. A famous dog and his co stars are in town for a vacation and they are staying at the inn. There are events scheduled for people to meet the dog. Everything is going well until Holly's dog, Trixie, finds a dead body. I loved visiting with these characters again. This was a delightful read that kept me entertained throughout the book.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series. This is one of the best books in the series so far. My favorite book is still The Ghost and Mrs. Mewer. I love all the fur babies in the book but especially Trixie. Trixie reminds me of my daughter’s daughter’s dog. I also like the human characters as well, the are likable and well developed. The mystery is full of twists and turns and kept me guess until the big reveal. Looking forward to the next book in the series.

[Hilary (A Wytch's Book Review) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phew Ms Davis has written a humdinger of a tale that keeps you guessing right up until the end!

The Sugar Maple Inn is about to have a famous visitor in the form of Pippin aka America's favourite dog, oh and some humans as well, but before they arrive Wagtail is worried because there is an apparent dog napper in town, two pedigree pooches have gone missing ... but even that fades into insignificance slightly when Trixie and Pippin lead Holly, Pippin's owner and trainer Jim and a lady called Rae Rae to a dead body.  Along with this a rather creepy man is claiming that Trixie belongs to him (after she is featured in a dog magazine), which means Holly has rather a lot on her plate, then there is another death and Holly - along with Officer Dave need to figure out who is lying, who is telling the truth and can they keep people safe, along with this some secrets will be spilt along with some blood!

[Mayda · Rating 5 out of 5]

The stars of a TV show, the dog star included, have come to Wagtail for some R&R and to bond with each other. But nothing goes according to plan. Someone has dognapped two resident dogs, and then a human resident goes missing, and there is more than one mystery surrounding the show’s cast. Trixie and her owner Holly may be in danger’s way, too, and it is up to Holly to put the pieces together before it’s too late. This cozy has everything you need for a great read: a complex plot, red herrings along the way, likable characters, and lovable animals. Recipes for humans and dogs are also included!

[Jennifer Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cozies are my favorite...especially cozies with dogs! I loved this one. All the pups around and roaming town. I would love it! My dog is pretty smart so I can see some of this stuff actually happening. Good story and I hope there's more!!

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

I probably would have rated this 4 stars if I had started this series at the beginning. But there were so many characters, human and canine (and one cat), that I really had a hard time keeping track of them. This was book 6, and I imagine someone who read from the first book would know them by now.

The story was pretty good, and the solution complicated.

[Vicki Gooding · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my goodness. The paws and claws series are so delightful. This pet loving town can sure attract fun mysteries. Quite enjoyable.

[Heidi Prockish · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one definitely pulled at my heart strings. I cannot wait to read the next book.

[Margaret · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another in the Paws and Claws cozy mystery series set in the fictional dog-friendly vacation town of Wagtail. In this book, a canine TV star is in town, some local dogs have gone missing and a local woman is found murdered. I enjoy the setting and characters in this series. Looking forward to reading the next installment.

[Cozy Reader Lady · Rating 4 out of 5]

"The Dog Who Knew Too Much (Paws and Claws #6)" by Krista Davis has a tv show cast visiting Wagtail to bond before they start shooting their show. Holly has most of them staying at her inn, along with their famous dog. There's also a man claiming he is Trixie's true owner that's showed up. He's not a good guy

There was a lot going on in this one. There were a couple of people I figured were behind things. There was also a cold case that gets brought up. I do wish more was cleared up for that though it's not unresolved just not a full closure.

[Jennie-Lee~abookishwonderer~ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️

[Monica · Rating 4 out of 5]

The 6th book in the 'Paws and Claws' series.
Set in Wagtail, Virginia at Sugar Maple Inn and around the town. Wagtail is a special town. It's dog and cat friendly, no vehicles are allowed, everyone either walks or drives golf carts to get around town. Wish it was a real place, because I would love to visit, alas I will have to visit it by reading.

Holly comes face to face with a guy, who says Trixie is his. Trixie is terrified of the guy. There seems to be a dognapper in Wagtails. Two dogs have been gone missing. It happens just as Pippin, a famous dog, and the cast of her show come to Wagtail to relax. A local has gone missing, also.

Is there really a dognapper? Who is the guy saying he owns Trixie? Is he the dognapper?
Read the 6th book in the 'Paws and Claws' Cozy Mystery Series and find out😊

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[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Dog Who Knew Too Much by Krista Davis was one of those cozy mysteries that I read trying to get to the end and then when I got there I didn't want it to end! I really enjoyed this book from beginning to end. I like Wagtail, the folks at The Sugar Maple Inn, and their four legged side kicks! In this installment, Holly and Oma are busy welcoming America's favorite dog--border collie and yellow Labrador retriever mix named Pippin, and his human entourage to The Sugar Maple Inn. Unfortunately things are not all R & R for Holly. Two Wagtail residents have dogs missing and then Diane Blushner turns up missing too. There are a few secrets and a few twists and turns along the way that make this book really entertaining. I definitely want to read more Paws and Claws mysteries!

[TransparentFilter · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think I keep rating the books in this series higher each time. Krista Davis has hit her stride and I can't think of a thing she could do to improve the flow of this story. All the main characters are likable, with the exception of Aunt Birdie. I do see the point of the old girl but I wouldn't miss her if she suddenly moved away from Wagtail. The animals are believable, I don't even really like dogs but I have become quite attached to Trixie through the story telling. I look forward to each book and hope that one day, just maybe, Holmes and Holly will marry and live in that incredible hotel together.

[Marie McNary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who can ever be sad when they are on a visit to Wagtail – America’s #1 pet friendly town? Life is never dull for Holly as the co-owner of the Sugar Maple Inn. I always enjoy Holly’s relationship with her Oma (grandmother and co-owner of the Sugar Maple). The mystery introduces us to so many crazy characters and kept me guessing until the very end.

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[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's been awhile, since I've read a cozy mystery. This series, has been one of my favorites since the beginning and I was so glad, to see another story was out.

I love this little town, Wagtail, and really wish, it was real. This was a fun addition to this series. As always, I enjoyed spending my reading time, reading about Trixie, Gingersnap, and Twinkletoes. With this story, we have the company of two new dogs, Stella a Boxer and a famous mix bred named, Pippen. Who I think, Trixie has a bit of a crush on.

I'm hoping, the next book in this series gets released soon. I'm very much, looking forward, to another visit to this fun town, really soon.

[Kathleen Chrisman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wagtail has a lot going on when a famous dog that is starring in a new TV show comes to town with the cast of the new show in an effort to bond and get to know each other. Holly has her sleuthing skills put to the test when there are dogs being taken and more than one person is murdered.
I really enjoyed this story. There are multiple mysteries going on throughout the book and Krista Davis keeps all of the clues juggling throughout the entire book.

[Kristin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Krista Davis never disappoints in this series. I soooo want to live in Wagtail! From the yummy food descriptions to all the animals to the location, it's just so much fun to read these books. As usual, this was a great read, and a very fun book with all the characters and their secrets, and the pups and their antics. I really enjoyed the story. The drug angle was handled with the respect it deserves, as it is a serious problem in society today. Can't wait to read more about Holly and Oma!

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good adventure in Wagtail. There was a lot going on and I loved seeing how it all came together at the end. I enjoy the characters in this series and I love seeing what the animals get up to. Human and dog recipes included at the end.

[Erica Chaillot · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this town, the people, and Holly’s family. Trixie is an interesting pup that adds to the plot and storylines. I love this series and am anxiously awaiting the next.

[Eileen Lynx · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like this fun series