Shamus the Urban Rez Dog, P.I.
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Cormorant Books,Canada
Published:2nd Sep '23
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
Missing jewellery, a false accusation, and a real thief. Shamus the Urban Rez Dog, P.I. is on the case.
Jewellery is missing from the store where Mom works and she’s the main suspect. With Shamus’s help, the kids set out to catch the real thief, with surprising and hilarious results, including a false closet wall, a lucky bowling ball, and a vicious poodle named Hepzibah.
Missing jewelry, a false accusation, and a real thief. Shamus the Urban Rez Dog, P.I. is on the case.
The name’s Shamus. I’m a special kind of dog known as a Rez Dog. That means I’m a mix of different breeds and I come from a reserve. I live in the city with Mom and the twins, Rainey and Cole. We are one of many Indigenous families on our block.
Life is great — until Mom is falsely accused of stealing from the jewelry store she’s worked at for years. When the kids and I set out to catch the real thief, we discover some surprising and, if I do say so myself, hilarious clues — including a false wall, a lucky bowling ball, and a vicious poodle named Hepzibah!
“I'm a sucker for a four legged P.I. Shamus the Urban Rez Dog, P.I. by Leslie Gentile is my new favorite flea attracting clue-chaser … I love this book, it was so adorable.” -- Angela Misri * CBC’s The Next Chapter *
“Leslie Gentile has written a touching novel with a unique narrator.”
-- Myra Junyk * Canadian Review of Materials *“Leslie Gentile has written an amusing and heartfelt mystery from the perspective of Shamus the dog.” -- Ildiko Sumegi * Canadian Children’s Book News *
“Have you ever wanted to read a perfect detective story for animal lovers written from the perspective of a dog? Well, if you do, read this book! I give this book five stars because it’s very entertaining and captivating.”
* Young Mensan Magazine *“A fun detective story featuring a pretty wild doggo, Shamus the Urban Rez Dog, P.I. by Leslie Gentile is a story that will be easily gobbled up.”
-- Stephanie Lamb * Storytime with Stephanie *“Shamus is not just a sidekick; he is the true star of Shamus the Urban Rez Dog, P.I. Leslie Gentile gives a voice to rescue dogs through this engaging story. ... Gentile skillfully incorporates comic relief through Shamus's antics at key moments, leaving readers with smiles during these lighthearted instances. With red herrings, unexpected plot twists, and an unlikely suspect, the book offers an unpredictable whodunit read. Mystery and dog lovers alike should not miss Shamus the Urban Rez Dog, P.I.”
-- P. Rosenthal * Readers’ Favorite *- Winner of Chocolate Lily Award 2025 (Canada)
- Short-listed for City of Victoria Children's Book Prize 2024 (Canada)
ISBN: 9781770867079
Dimensions: 203mm x 137mm x 20mm
Weight: 226g
216 pages