"This is such a fun detective story, written from the point of view of the two heroes, the dogs, Scratch and Sniff"
Book Band: Lime (Ideal for ages 7+)
Using clever barks and actions, the two dogs are able to help their owner Constable Penrose solve a burglary, using cunning and ingenuity. The book is amusingly illustrated by Nathan Reed.
The characters are all rather typecast but in an amusing way; the dim sergeant, the burglars, Bernie and Sam, and Mrs Pudding the baker. There is lots of humour throughout and a great use of alliteration and rhyme – Inspector Hector and dodging dirty dustbins, being two examples.
I love how this story, even though it is written for young emerging readers, is set out in chapters. Such a plus for older readers who are struggling as it doesn’t feel as if they are reading stories beneath their understanding and chronological age.
The reading zone at the end is packed with good ideas for discussion, a little quiz and ideas for creative writing.
I am sure this will prove to be a popular read.
A cops and robbers adventure with a twist by children's writer Margaret Ryan. PC Penny Penrose is always given the rotten jobs to do by Sergeant Snide. She never gets to see any of the real police action. When there's a robbery at Doogood's department store, Penny is left behind to count traffic cones. Until, that is, her pet dog duo Scratch and Sniff decide to help out!
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A cops and robbers adventure with a twist by children's writer Margaret Ryan. PC Penny Penrose is always given the rotten jobs to do by Sergeant Snide.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Scratch and Sniff: A Bloomsbury Reader and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-8 years old
Scratch and Sniff: A Bloomsbury Reader features in the following genres: Crime & Mystery, Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Funny, Reading Scheme, Educational: First / native language: Reading and writing skills, Grammar, Spelling & Literature, Educational: Language, literature and literacy, Educational material, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations
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Scratch and Sniff: A Bloomsbury Reader was written by Margaret Ryan and published by Bloomsbury Education
Scratch and Sniff: A Bloomsbury Reader has 44 pages
Yes it is part of Bloomsbury Readers series
£6.29, reduced from £6.99. In Stock.
