King & Kayla and the Case of the Secret Code

What a great introduction to mysteries for young readers. Kayla and her friend Mason receive letters in code that they just can't read. (Isn't that what words like to young children before they learn to decode?) Poor King, Kayla's dog just wants a piece of cheese while he subtly offers hints to the......more

I just love this early middle-grade series! Clever mystery, wonderful interplay of dog/human communication and miscommunication, and sweet illustrations. Can't wait for #3!......more

Entertaining, humorous, engaging--a must-have for primary classrooms and libraries.......more

This quick read features a clever dog named King and his human, Kayla. The second in the series, this mystery centers on a strange letter left at Kayla's doorstep. King catches on quickly, and tries to clue the humans in. While they can't speak dog, they do put their brains together to crack the cod......more