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The curious case of the panicky parrot

By Tommy Donbavand

A missing parrot, suspicious suspects and two hapless detectives face the Dogfather’s strangest mystery yet.

funny · mysterious · fast-paced · quirky

Genres

Mystery Humour Animals

What is The curious case of the panicky parrot about?

When Freddie the parrot suddenly disappears, detective duo Pouch and Tray are called in to crack the case. Their search takes them through a string of odd clues and suspicious characters, leading straight to Don Puggoni, the notorious “Dogfather”. But can the hapless detectives uncover the truth and bring Freddie home before the trail goes cold? With colourful illustrations, comic wordplay and plenty of twists, this fast-paced mystery is ideal for children moving on to short chapter books.

About the author

Tommy Donbavand was a brilliant British author best known for his funny and spooky 'Scream Street' books. He loved making up exciting adventures that make readers laugh and gasp. Tommy enjoyed visiting schools to inspire children to read and write their own stories, and his books continue to delight readers everywhere.

Pages

61 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

2017

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