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When pets begin to disappear from the local streets, young McGurk and his squad of amateur detectives set out to solve the mystery. They comb the neighborhood, interview residents, and follow clues that point to a hidden culprit.
The story follows the detectives as they weave through backyard squabbles, neighbor gossip, and the personal stakes of people who have lost beloved animals. Tension builds as the investigators close in on the thief, testing their friendship and ingenuity in a community that counts on their courage.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: E. W. Hildick
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