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Tooten and Ter: A Nose for Crime
Chris McCloskey, author
Author: Chris McCloskey
Book titles: The Adventures of Tooten and Ter: A Nose for Crime
\t The Adventures of Tooten and Ter: A Nose for Trouble
Publisher: OnStage Publishing
Websites: www.tootenandter.com
Summary: A Nose for Crime followed by A Nose for Trouble chronicle the detective adventures of thirteen-year-old Terrance O’Connell and his partner, service-dog-in-training, Tooten. Ter is a street-wise kid, and Tooten is simply wise. They share the characteristics of curiosity, fearlessness, and loyalty as they snoop their way into the scams of a gold robber, a fraudulent Elvis impersonator, a pot-shards’ thief, and a gambling ring, among others.
Episode sites: Many of the chapters take place in different cities: Denver, Boulder, Santa Fe, San Antonio, Portland, Orlando, and Las Vegas. Each location is accurately described.
Target audience: Grades 4-8. A fun read for all kids, but especially suited for boys and reluctant readers. This is an e-book, available through Smashwords.com for $2.99—search “McCloskey” or “Tooten”