Platypus Police Squad: The Frog Who Croaked

Platypus Police Squad: The Frog Who Croaked is the first in a series of zany, action-packed middle grade mysteries featuring platypus police detectives Rick Zengo and Corey O’Malley. When a call comes in about a crime down at the docks involving a missing schoolteacher and a duffle bag full of illegal fish, Zengo and O’Malley are going to have to learn to set their differences aside if they want to get to the bottom of this. Especially when the clues all point to Frank Pandini Jr., Kallamazoo’s first son and its most powerful, well-respected businessman. Fans of Adam Rex, Jon Scieszka, and Jarrett J. Krosoczka’s own Lunch Lady graphic novels will flip for Jarrett’s series of funny illustrated Platypus Police Squad middle grade novels! Can these two mismatched detectives solve the city’s fishiest mystery before it’s too late? Buddy Cop Comedy: Meet Zengo, the hotshot rookie, and O’Malley, the veteran who’s seen it all. They don’t agree on anything—especially not how to solve a crime. An Animal Mystery: When a teacher goes missing and a bag of illegal fish turns up at the docks, the clues point to Kallamazoo’s most powerful businessman, Frank Pandini Jr. Illustrated Chapter Book: Jump into the action with dynamic black-and-white illustrations that bring the zany caper to life on every page. Action-Packed Cases: From high-speed chases to dockside danger, this first-in-series adventure is a perfect hilarious read for fans of funny detective stories.