When Jack and Foxie return from vacation, they can tell that something terrier-able is wrong in Doggeroo.

Why are all the dogs in Doggeroo hiding under their beds? Who - or what - has scratched their noses? Why are they so terrier-fied?

It's a case for the dog with the nose that knows. But soon, Jack is hiding under his bed, too. So, how will he solve the case of - THE AWFUL PAWFUL?


"...will not only delight children with its doggy fun but their parents as well. Librarians and Language Arts teachers will also love all of wordplay." - Suite 101

"Jack’s nose map, the sketch illustrations by Janine Dawson, Michael Bagnall's photos and the "Jack Facts" section in which Jack evaluates his clues all contribute to the humor and mystery-solving in The Awful Pawful. A glossary defines the playful language that the authors employ throughout." - Curled Up Kids