The Allen family loves their many pets, and they’re excited to adopt just one more—Henry, the bull-terrier. But why are dangerous men after him? He’s not telling, and the other pets must find out before someone in the family gets hurt: Why is Henry angry about being adopted? Can a dachshund actually concentrate for more than two minutes? What do Henry’s stalkers really want? Can a cat’s natural stubbornness foil a dastardly scheme of kidnapping and robbery? "Witmer's engaging characters retain all of their animal quirks, which makes The Strange New Dog an engaging page-turner. Young readers will feel like they know the Allen family pets and will be hungry for the next book in the Allen Family Mystery series. This is a fun read that your animal-loving young reader won't be able to put down." —Carolyn Leiloglou, author of award-winning series, The Restorationists "I loved this story and my kids did too. Like his other fiction, James D. Witmer has a knack for sweet, adventurous storytelling that any kid would enjoy. If you love animals, you'll especially love this exciting tale!" —S.D. Smith, author of million-selling Green Ember series