King & Kayla and the Case of the Gold Ring

I love how Kayla and King model problem-solving skills!......more

The students in my children's literature classes often label the books in this series as "cute," and while that might be true, the books are so much more than that. Intended for young readers who are just tackling their first chapter books and reading independently, they offer mysteries and problem-......more

King and his human Kayla are playing in the snow with Mason and Asia. Asia shows her friends the ring her grandmother gave her. After they get too cold playing outside, the friends go inside. But then Asia realizes her ring is missing. Where did it go? Another great little mystery with King and Kayla......more

Having read other longer chapter books about King (Buddy Files), I think this series might have been a better place to start with a younger early reader. King's love of his favorite things (food, mostly) and his helpful nature makes him funny, endearing, and delightful. My children don't always love......more