Missing Oysters: Charlotte the Pug Adventures

by Gerry Strong

She has her detective sign up, her business cards printed, but business is slow. Pug Detective Charlotte goes to Hawaii on vacation and has her first case. She finds detective work is fun. She learns to dance the Hula, and as a clever detective is able to helps a Hawaiian boy find the thief who took pearl oysters from his family's farm.

54 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

My background is in art and design. I began writing picture books for my grandchildren. It seemed a natural extension of my art. I love mysteries and love writing them. They are like puzzles that need to be solved. I love writing, illustrating and designing books.
I balance my writing by teaching yoga and have also written and illustrated an inspirational book and a children's yoga book. I currently live in San Diego County CA.
I am thrilled if I can educate as well as entertain.
My main character for most of my books, is a pug dog who loves a mystery and thinks she is quite good at solving crimes. Her name is Charlotte. She is named after my grandchildren's dog who is now in doggie heaven.
Taking a break from Charlotte, I did a book for cat lovers of all ages titled Ancient Tombs and Spells. A romp through Egyptian burial grounds with three mystical cats.
I love when I can both entertain and educate.