The Hunt for Shadowclaw

By Alison James

A panther is loose in NYC Can an overeager dog who failed his K-9 police squad exam and a pair of unlikely animal friends find the panther before it's too late?

This fast-paced adventure, with 80+ graphic-novel pages, races through New York City--perfect for 8-to-11-year-olds looking for their next animal adventure about friendship and loyalty.

Lenny is a bright, confident, young dog who dreams of being a member of the elite New York K-9 force. His lack of hind legs doesn't hold him back. When he hears that a panther has escaped from the circus, he realizes this is the opportunity he has been waiting for

In his search, Lenny meets Fred, a duck with autism who speaks only in movie quotes, and Bearnice, a dancing bear with Down syndrome. They combine their skills and try to find the panther. But when things go south, Lenny has to decide where his loyalties lie: his new friends or the K-9 unit?

An animal adventure that uses humor and heart to explore friendship and loyalty, perfect for reluctant readers looking for a fast-paced story with graphic novel elements.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1623547962
• ISBN13: 9781623547967
• Release Date: April 2027
• Publisher: Charlesbridge Moves
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6