【D】Detective Dogs and the Disappearing Doughnut

AlphaTales Dd Detective Dog and the Disappearing Doughnuts BY VALERIE GARFIELD ILLUSTRATED BY PAUL HARVEY

Detective Dog went to Dave's Diner every day for dinner.

For dessert, Detective Dog always ordered a doughnut. Detective Dog LOVED doughnuts. One day after dinner, Detective Dog said to Dave, "Today is my birthday. I think I will have TWO doughnuts for dessert to celebrate." "On the double, detective," said Dave.

"Oh, dear!" Dave cried. "The doughnuts have disappeared!" "Doggone it!" said Detective Dog. "I have some detecting to do!" Suddenly, Detective Dog noticed something near the door. Powdered sugar! "If I follow this trail of doughnut dust, I bet I'll find the thief!" she said.

Detective Dog followed the trail of doughnut dust downtown. She followed it past Drake's Drugstore and the department store.

The trail lead right into Debbie's Deli. "The doughnut-napper must be in here!" said Detective Dog. Detective Dog turned the doorknob. She stepped inside the deli. It was completely dark.