Mr. Venezi has put up a “help wanted” sign in the pet shop. He needs someone to keep track of the animals. But more help might mean he sells more pets, and the animals will have to leave their home. Sasspants, PI(G)― fluffy-but-reluctant detective―is on the case. She fixes the signs on all the cages, but then a vandal turns turtle into turnip and fish into knish ! Are the crazy ferrets behind it? The game is afoot for Sasspants and her sidekick Hamisher! Sasspants is a guinea pig with a penchant for puzzles. She lives in a pet shop in which the animals are smarter than the shopkeeper, who mistakes hamsters for koalas, chinchillas for camels, and hermit crabs for tractors. When the “g” falls off the sign on Sass’s cage, Hamisher the koala―that is, hamster―is positive she’s a Private Eye. And when there are no mysteries to be solved, Hamisher is happy to create some! "The Guinea PIG, Pet Shop Private Eye series continues to entertain, with cute animals, witty dialogue, and a solid mystery." -- Booklist "The mystery, while uncomplicated and dotted with humorous moments, still allows for some basic deductive reasoning as readers search for the culprit.... Kids who have a thing for pets (which is a sizable group) and a hankering for humor will likely take to this title." -- School Library Journal "Yue's adorable, expressive cartoon creatures ably extend Venable's humor.... A winning graphic story all around." -- Kirkus Reviews Colleen AF Venable lives in New York and is the author of several acclaimed graphic novels, including National Book Award Longlist selection Kiss Number 8 . Stephanie Yue grew up in the United States, China, and Hong Kong, and went to New York to study illustration. Currently, she lives in Providence, Rhode Island, and spends her days drawing, practicing kung fu, and making stuff. Used Book in Good Condition