The Case of the Missing Donut
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- $7.99
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
“…this tale of doughnut perfidy takes the cake.” - The New York Times
The sheriff and his deputy dog have been charged with a mission: to bring a dozen donuts home safely. All seems to be going well until the young sheriff peeks inside the box to check on the tasty treats. They’re practically calling his name, and in the blink of an eye (and with just a few nibbles), a donut disappears! Wherever could that missing donut be? Luckily, this is one mystery the sheriff and his deputy are sure to bring to a close.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
McGhee (Someday) is in fine form as she creates a knowing, Western-style narrative voice to accompany the "sheriff" (a small boy in a 10-gallon hat) and his "deputy" (a mutt with a kerchief) when they're sent down the street for a dozen doughnuts. "Better take a look-see, Deputy," says the sheriff as he checks his precious cargo, and his willpower starts to crumble. The powdered donut the sheriff's favorite might be "a little smushed." When his attempts to "even it up" turn into eating the whole thing ("Uh-oh! Donut down!"), his sugar-dusted cheeks betray his deed to everyone he passes. Their casual remarks jack up the tension: "I see it's an excellent day for donuts," his friend Kareem observes. Debut illustrator Roxas's pencil and digital drawings lay out the action clearly, drawing little attention to themselves as they dwell on the glossy splendor of the donuts. The sheriff's unease as he discovers that his secret misdeed is known to all is like a gleeful reworking of Hitchcockian paranoia with as many giggles as a donut has sprinkles. Ages 3 6.
