About the Book

Butterbean rescues a puppy cornered by the nefarious Animal Control Man, but when that one puppy turns out to be a whole pack, it becomes up to her and her gang of super spy and ghost hunting friends to find these puppies new homes.

Book Synopsis

In this laugh-out-loud companion to The Great Pet Heist, The Great Ghost Hoax, The Great Vandal Scandal, and The Great Catnapping, the pet friends rescue a group of street puppies and try to find them new homes, with hilarious results.

Butterbean is in a funk. After watching a documentary of famous dogs in history, she wants to be a real dog. Real dogs have jobs. Real dogs are heroes. But Butterbean? Butterbean is nothing but a house pet. Never mind that she and her friends have been super spies, ghost hunters, and part of an International Crime Syndicate. There's nothing to spy on and no more ghosts to hunt.

A chance to be a real dog comes when Butterbean rescues a puppy cornered by the nefarious Animal Control Man. But she may have gotten more than she bargained for when that one puppy turns out to be part of a whole pack. Now it's up to Butterbean and the gang to find these puppies new homes before their owner, Mrs. Food, finds out that they've been hiding their new furry friends in the apartment!

Review Quotes

"Delightful illustrations . . . will charm readers and have them rooting for every lost dog to find the perfect home. . . . A solid choice for readers looking for something light and entertaining. This could be a good read-aloud for those rowdy times after lunch or recess to help students settle and refocus."--School Library Journal

"[A]n engaging ensemble with well-known quirks and foibles . . . The general tone may be comedic, but the issue of abandoned pets and a concurrent plotline involving a young resident and her deployed aunt add whiffs of more serious themes. Readers will wish to see more of Mottram's illustrations, which are full of uncommonly winsome small animals."--Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Emily Ecton is the author of The Great Pet Heist series as well as a number of middle grade books published under the names Emily Ecton and Emily Fairlie. She is also a former writer and producer for Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me!, the Peabody Award­-winning comedy news quiz on NPR. She lives in Virginia, with Howdy, a dog who dreams of someday going to a supermarket. Visit her at EmilyEcton.com.

Dave Mottram is an illustrator living in Ohio who worked as a graphic designer for many years, which led him to pursue his passion for illustration. He paints traditionally and digitally with color and layers and line. He loves tacos, animals, tikis, and nerding out over art supplies. Visit him at DaveMottram.com.