by Margaret Ryan (Author)
Scratch and Sniff is a cops and robbers story with a difference. Scratch and Sniff are a collie and a dachshund belonging to W.P.C Rosy Penrose. She is a little bit ditsy and is always given the rotten jobs to do by Sergeant Snide. When there's been a big robbery at Doogood's department store, Rosy is left behind to count traffic cones. As usual, she never gets to see any of the real police action. Until, that is, Scratch and Sniff decide to help out...
Format: Paperback
Pages: 48
Publisher: A&C Black Childrens & Educational
Published: 01 Jun 2006
ISBN 10: 0713676329
ISBN 13: 9780713676327
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years
Book Overview: Margaret Ryan is one of Scotland's most prolific and imaginative writers for young people. Part of the specially-commissioned White Wolves fiction range for 7-11 year olds, written in consultation with the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education. Each year group will have three stand-alone titles and accompanying Teachers' Guides to support guided reading lessons in the classroom. Ties in with themes demanded by the NLS for Year 3: mystery and adventure. The series is already garnering praise in the press: 'It's a pleasure to read commissioned work which fulfils its brief so imaginatively' (Books for Keeps).