The Legend of Diamond Lil - A J.J. Tully Mystery

The Legend of Diamond Lil, second book in the illustrated J.J. Tully mystery series, is perfect for elementary-school kids who love adventure and animals. New York Times bestselling author Doreen Cronin brings the same wonderful humor to the JJ. Tully whodunits that she did to her beloved picture book bestsellers like Diary of a Worm.

In this sequel to the chapter book The Trouble with Chickens, all search-and-rescue dog J.J. Tully wants is to enjoy his retirement. But mama chick Moosh and chicks Dirt and Sugar are acting strange. A possum keeps finding its way into the chicken coop. And J.J. has questions about Diamond Lil, the fancy new dog next door. He'll have to track down the clues and sniff out the evidence to save the day.

Info autore

Doreen Cronin ist mit ihren charmanten Bildergeschichten für die kleineren Leser schon lange ein gern gesehener Gast auf der New-York-Times-Bestsellerliste. Sie lebt mit Hund und Mann in Brooklyn, New York.

Riassunto

The Legend of Diamond Lil, second book in the illustrated J.J. Tully mystery series, is perfect for elementary-school kids who love adventure and animals. New York Times bestselling author Doreen Cronin brings the same wonderful humor to the JJ. Tully whodunits that she did to her beloved picture book bestsellers like Diary of a Worm.

In this sequel to the chapter book The Trouble with Chickens, all search-and-rescue dog J.J. Tully wants is to enjoy his retirement. But mama chick Moosh and chicks Dirt and Sugar are acting strange. A possum keeps finding its way into the chicken coop. And J.J. has questions about Diamond Lil, the fancy new dog next door. He'll have to track down the clues and sniff out the evidence to save the day.

Testo aggiuntivo

Praise for THE TROUBLE WITH CHICKENS: “The noirlike detective Tully and the funny chickens running around, well, like chickens make appealing characters, especially as drawn by Cornell, who knows how to get TV cartoon–style humor out of the action.”

Relazione

"Fans of Cronin's first J.J. Tully mystery, The Trouble with Chickens (2011), will welcome the return of retired search-and-rescue dog J.J. Tully, mother hen Moosh and her four chicks in this follow-up adventure .... Here's hoping J.J. and company find more to puzzle over pronto." Kirkus Reviews

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Kevin Cornell, Doreen Cronin, Doreen/ Cornell Cronin, CRONIN DOREEN CORNELL KEVIN IL
• Con la collaborazione di: Kevin Cornell (Illustrazione), Doreen Cronin (Illustrazione)
• Editore: Balzer & Bray
• Lingue: Inglese
• Raccomandazione d'eta': 6 a 10 anni
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 07.05.2013
• EAN: 9780061779978
• ISBN: 978-0-06-177997-8
• Pagine: 144
• Serie: Inspektor Barney; J. J. Tully Mysteries; Inspektor Barney; J.J. Tully Mysteries; J. J. Tully Mysteries
• Categorie: Libri per bambini e per ragazzi > Libri per bambini fino a 11 anni; JUVENILE FICTION: Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Mysteries & Detective Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Lifestyles / Farm & Ranch Life, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Dogs, JUVENILE FICTION: Readers / Chapter Books, JUVENILE FICTION: Girls & Women, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Farm Animals, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Pets, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Marine Life, JUVENILE FICTION: Readers / Intermediate