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Smells Like Dog

By Suzanne Selfors (Trade Paperback, 2011)

Meet Homer Pudding, an ordinary farm boy who's got big dreams-to follow in the footsteps of his famous treasure-hunting uncle. But when Uncle Drake mysteriously disappears, Homer inherits two things: a lazy, droopy dog with no sense of smell, and a mystery.

Why would his uncle call this clumsy dog his "most treasured possession?" And why did he put a gold coin on the dog's collar?

And who will continue Uncle Drake's quest-to find the most coveted pirate treasure in the world?

Join Homer, his sister Gwendolyn, and Dog on an adventure that will test their wits and courage as they leave their peaceful farm and head into a world where ruthless treasure hunters hide around every corner. Where they discover that Dog has a hidden talent and that treasure might be closer than they ever imagined...

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- Format: Trade Paperback
- Price: $7.00 US/$8.00 CAN
- ISBN-13: 9780316043977
- On Sale Date: 04/12/2011
- Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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Suzanne Selfors is the author of Smells Like Dog, Smells Like Treasure, To Catch a Mermaid, and Fortune's Magic Farm. She lives with her husband on an island in Washington state where they are raising two children, a dog, a cat, and a flock of messy chickens.

* "Selfors offers up an adventure tale that features a humorous, high-stakes mystery and a lovable hero...Peppered with funny dialogue, this joyous romp is a page-turning adventure that will appeal to enthusiastic and reluctant readers alike." (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).
"A fantastic tale in every good sense of the word...Homer W. Pudding: my kind of hero." (Rebecca Stead, author of Newbery Medal winner When You Reach Me).
"Fans who enjoy the editorializing and over-the-top humor in Wendelin Van Draanen's Gecko and Sticky series will take pleasure in this misfit duo's quirky adventures." (Booklist).
"Full of fantastic characters (eccentric adventurers, sinister and surprising villains, and one droopy but very special dog), delightful humor, and wonderful adventures, this book is a treasure. Every page made me smile." (Sarah Beth Durst, author of Into the Wild and Out of the Wild).
"Join a delightful band of misfits on a rollicking adventure... Full of fantasy, fun and humorous dialogue, this will attract dog lovers, mystery enthusiasts, adventure addicts, and reluctant readers. A thoroughly enjoyable read." (VOYA).
Praise for To Catch a Mermaid:
"The magic is wonderfully, classically unpredictable...the giggles are plentiful....Reader will commiserate, chuckle and cheer." (BCCB).
Reviews for Fortune's Magic Farm:
"Newly confident readers will cozy up to the tale's quirky characters and enjoy the many twists and turns of this magical adventure." (Kirkus Reviews).