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When the town’s park hot‑dog stand goes empty, a determined boy and his loyal dog team up for a whimsical investigation. Together they follow clues, confront sleuth‑like thieves, and explore New York‑style urban adventures in a lively mystery for young readers.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Joshua Doder
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