When the Gumshoe Zoo's alarm alerts them, they learn Betty's Bakery has been burgled! But how? Something isn't quite right - and it's up to these detectives to figure out what! Alliteration is abundant in this comic book caper featuring the Gumshoe Zoo, a detective agency facing the craziest crime ever committed: pilfered pastries. Perfect for lovers of wordplay and sweet treats, not to mention teachers and librarians looking for an engaging story to teach wordplay and alliteration, this multi-panelled comic book hybrid is a raucous adventure! Detailed backmatter discusses uses of alliteration in daily language and written word.
Author Biography
Travis Nichols writes books, draws, paints, and makes comics. He is the author of a number of award-winning books for young people, including Fowl Play, the previous book featuring the Gumshoe Zoo, which featured a mystery told in idioms. He lives in San Francisco, California.
