Stinky Spike and the Royal Rescue (Read & Bloom) - Hardcover

"The character-driven story line is simple, yet there is a complexity in the wonderful sensory language. . . . This is a must-purchase for libraries with growing or solid collections of early reader chapter books." - School Library Journal

"With funny characters and an engaging yet simple plotline, this will fly off the shelves." --School Library Journal on STINKY SPIKE THE PIRATE DOG

"Stinky Spike's adventures will delight and engage children. The author's use of humor and Stinky Spike's love for the foulest smells make this book a real hit! This would definitely be a favorite for my 6 year old!" --Kendra Hall-Kenyon, Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education, Brigham Young University

"This imaginary rumpus is just right for beginners to successfully read and reread." --Kirkus Reviews on SEE ME RUN by Paul Meisel

"Read & Bloom will be wildly popular. And I am very happy to see some new friendship books come along with the end of the Elephant and Piggie books." --Teri Lesesne, Professor of Library Science at Sam Houston State University

"Funny and appealing, the Read & Bloom books will charm readers." --Linda M. Pavonetti, Ed.D., professor of Reading and Language Arts at Oakland University

Continuing the Read & Bloom line for newly independent readers comes a delightfully funny, boy-friendly series . . .

Can Stinky Spike sniff out a missing royal pup?

Stinky Spike and Captain Fishbeard are thick as thieves and ready for adventure! That is, until they're captured! When Princess Petunia offers Spike a chance to find her lost puppy and free the Driftwood's crew, Spike is the top dog for the job. How hard could it be to find a fluffy royal pooch?