New from the pack · A chapter book for ages 6-9
Professor Scruffles and the Blueberry Bandit
Five mornings in a row, every blueberry muffin at the Sunrise Bakery has vanished. The back door locks itself. The spare key is gone. And the only clue is a tiny handprint in the flour.
Good thing Otis has a bow tie. When Dixie clips it on, her scruffy dog becomes Professor Scruffles, a detective with a brilliant nose and some truly terrible theories. Can they crack the case before breakfast?
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The real Professor
Otis, before and after the bow tie.
Otis P. Scruffles is the real Chief Field Officer of Devin's Dogs. In the book, a tweed bow tie turns him into a detective. In real life, he mostly supervises from his chair.
For teachers and parents
Free teacher and read-aloud guide
Four printable pages: a book summary, chapter-by-chapter discussion questions, a clue-tracking sheet, the Be a Detective activity, and a writing prompt to invent your own Professor's Theory. Free to copy for classrooms and homes.
Case No. 2 · Coming next
Professor Scruffles and the Great Leash Heist
The Puddle Creek Dog Parade is in three days, and every leash in town has vanished. Red ones, blue ones, even Biscuit's sparkly bacon-print one. The Professor has a brand new bow tie, a very important nose, and absolutely no idea what is going on.
Dixie is going to need a bigger map.
Book 2 is coming soon and isn't on Amazon yet. Get a head start with these free printables.
Free printable
Get the free Professor Scruffles activity sheet.
Two printable pages: a clue word search, a coloring page, a map-your-neighborhood challenge and a detective Case Book. Join the pack to download it, plus Ask Otis on Thursdays. No sold lists.