# Homer on the Case - Hardcover

by **Henry Cole** (Author)

**A homing pigeon teams up with a parrot and their human owners to investigate an animal crime spree in this action-packed, illustrated detective story from Henry Cole.**

Homing pigeon Homer and realizes something is afoul when he witnesses four-legged criminals stealing valuables from both animal and human members of his community. Having learned how to read, Homer models himself on his favorite newspaper comic detective, Dick Tracy--he's on the case!

With the help of new friend Lulu, a parrot who can speak, Homer tries to figure out how to communicate with humans about the threat in their midst. Can Homer and Lulu solve the case and capture the perpetrators?

_New York Times_\-best-selling author-illustrator Henry Cole offers a middle grade mystery that will keep readers guessing.

### Author Biography

Henry Cole has published almost 150 books for children, including those he has both written and illustrated, including _Homer on the Case_ and _The Somewhat True Adventures of Sammy Shine_, and those he has illustrated, including bestsellers such as _And Tango Makes Three_ and books by Julie Andrews Edwards and Harvey Fierstein. A former fourth grade science teacher who grew up on a farm, he is a popular presenter who dazzles audiences of all ages.

**Number of Pages:** 176

**Dimensions:** 0.9 x 8.1 x 6.1 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** April 06, 2021

## Details

- **Price:** 16.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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