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The Ferret's a Foot

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Mr. Venezi has put up a "help wanted" sign in the pet shop. He needs someone to keep track of the animals. But more help might mean he sells more pets, and the animals will have to leave their home. Sasspants, PI(G)— fluffy-but-reluctant detective—is on the case. She fixes the signs on all the cages, but then a vandal turns turtle into turnip and fish into knish! Are the crazy ferrets behind it? The game is afoot for Sasspants and her sidekick Hamisher!
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    • School Library Journal

      May 1, 2011

      Gr 2-4-This makes an amiable addition to the series. Guinea pig detective Sasspants and his manic hamster assistant, Hamisher, are among the animals living in absent-minded Mr. Venezi's pet shop. When Mr. V seeks help to run his business better, the animals get nervous-they don't want to be sold. While Pants and Hamisher try to keep the status quo, a vandal begins changing the signs on the animals' cages, making it more likely that Mr. V will hire someone. The guinea-pig detective and his partner are soon on the case, eventually discovering that not every animal is content with the pet shop as a permanent home. The mystery, while uncomplicated and dotted with humorous moments, still allows for some basic deductive reasoning as readers search for the culprit. Back matter includes more information on ferrets and a glossary of mystery terms. The soft-hued illustrations are crisp, giving off an animation look that's easy on the eyes. The panel layout is clear, but the repeated use of "talking head" close-ups does get a bit monotonous. It's unfortunate that the artist didn't break free of the grid for more wide-angle views to provide visual context. Kids who have a thing for pets (which is a sizable group) and a hankering for humor will likely take to this title.-Travis Jonker, Dorr Elementary School, MI

      Copyright 2011 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • Booklist

      May 15, 2011
      Grades 2-4 In their third case, Sasspants the guinea pig and Hamisher the hamster investigate the mysteriously changing signs on the animal cages in Mr. Venezis pet shop. Does it have anything to do with his Help Wanted sign? Sasspants suspects the new ferrets, who are the only animals whose sign doesnt get changed every night. The Guinea PIG, Pet Shop Private Eye series continues to entertain, with cute animals, witty dialogue, and a solid mystery. Young readers will giggle over the animals misidentifications (chinchillas become godzillas, for instance). Back matter includes information about ferrets and a glossary of mysterious terms.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2011, American Library Association.)

    • The Horn Book

      July 1, 2011
      When the absentminded pet-store owner advertises for an assistant, Sasspants the guinea pig and Hamisher the hamster fix his mixed-up signs so he won't need help. The next day the signs have been vandalized, and Sasspants reluctantly plays detective again to solve the mystery. Although the illustrations in this short graphic novel are appealing, they don't compensate for the chaotic story line.

      (Copyright 2011 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

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  • ATOS Level:2.4
  • Lexile® Measure:530
  • Interest Level:K-3(LG)
  • Text Difficulty:0-2

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