Fred's First Case
Fred takes his first case, proving that a doggy detective will cozy up to cats if the steaks are high enough.
Meet Fred, a dog living with a cop. Fred likes to pretend he's a K9 police dog, making up heroic tales to impress his friend Bitz, a scruffy poodle who lives next door with the Johnson family. When Bitz comes to him with a REAL case, Fred finally has a chance to prove he has a nose for detective work! The case: The Johnson's newly-acquired cat, Fritz, has run off, and Bitz has been blamed. Fred must find the missing feline or Bitz might be sent to the pound! Does Fred have what it takes to solve this cat-astrophe? It might be ruff, but he's determined to fetch that cat!
Reviews
"Fred’s First Case is the story of two dogs, Bitzy and Fred, who must solve the case and find Bitzy’s missing feline sibling, Fritz. With time running short before Bitzy is blamed and sent back to the pound, Bitzy logically turns to Fred to use his experience as the companion to a police officer to work his investigative magic and find Fritz before time runs out. Traversing across the city Fred does something he never though he’d do, he starts to care for and befriend cats. But, as the story weaves on, and Fred literally chases down leads, he begins to realize his misconceptions about cats may have been misguided.
Cat and dog lovers alike are sure to enjoy this witty and fun read. From back alleys and tomcats to vet visits and lavish houses with pampered canines, the adventures were never ending as Fred diligently worked to solve his first real case.
Author David T. Wolf brilliantly captured the breed stereotypes as I wholly related to Bitzy’s fast clicking walks as she worked to keep up with Fred’s larger strides, and her high-pitched yaps well known in our own house. Wolf even had my own kiddos engaged, laughing as we read along in Fred’s voice as he suffered allergies in the presence of feline friends, to the edge of their seats as I delivered the play by play of the pound and catnapper events.
Young adults, full grown adults, and kids will all thoroughly find enjoyment as they work alongside Fred to find Bitzy’s feline brother Fritz. Learning to dispel outward appearances and stereotypes, even the toughest breeds of cat and dog can work together for an important cause."
- Jill Rey
"Fred's First Case is a well written and humorous story about a dog named Fred who sets out to help his friend Bitzy find her missing cat friend Fritz. The animals are personified as Fred tells the whole story and the journey begins as they set out to solve the case of a missing cat. Along the way you will be introduced to Fred's friends and his funny antics.
I enjoyed reading and listening to Fred's First Case. I first listened to the Audiobook which is narrated well. I felt as though a man's voice would have fit the narration better since Fred is telling the story. Nonetheless it was nicely done. The narrator did change her voice to emphasize the personality of each
character which brought humor. Therefore overall it's an audiobook which is pleasing to listen to.
The story became more alive when reading it myself from the Kindle version. I especially loved all the animal characters and how they deal with life on a day to day basis. This book is great for children and can be enjoyed by the whole family. It has a delightful and amusing storyline which will keep you interested until the end to discover how Fred solves his first case.
- Teresa James, Author
