Sniff Out the Culprit with Canine Detective Chris!

Hinata, a shy boy in the fifth grade, receives his first-ever pet when his grandfather brings him Chris, a retired police dog with excellent training and top-notch skills. There’s only one problem: Whenever Chris sees a bug, he flies into a panic. Soon, however, his nose is put to the test, when during a walk, they hear police sirens blare… There’s been a robbery at a nearby jewelry shop! As the police investigation stalls, Hinata and his plucky pooch stumble across a vital clue. Can the pair overcome their fears and catch the culprit? 

Animal lovers and amateur sleuths, your time has arrived! If you just can’t get enough of puzzling through mysteries with an intrepid detective, the latest in our brand-new lineup of middle grade prose fiction, Canine Detective Chris, Vol. 1: The Shiba Inu Detective Tracks Down the Stolen Jewels!, should be next on your reading list! 

Shy, animal-loving Hinata is surprised when his parents allow him to keep a retired police dog, Chris, who was a gift from his grandfather. Chris is a smart, resourceful dog with one major flaw: a debilitating fear of bugs! While this anxiety kept him from making it big on the police force, Chris soon has an opportunity to prove himself once again with Hinata by his side. 

Follow the clues and solve the crime along with Chris! Canine Detective Chris, Vol. 1: The Shiba Inu Detective Tracks Down the Stolen Jewels! is available now!