Curse of the Scarab ~ Big Honey Dog Mysteries: Big Honey Dog Mysteries, #1
By H.Y. Hanna
4.5/5
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About this ebook
"If you love dogs or mysteries, this is the book for you!"
Missing puppies. Deadly secrets. Serious slobber.
All Honey the Great Dane ever wanted was a peaceful life - walking her human, checking Peemail at the park - but when neighbourhood puppies start disappearing, life takes a sinister turn. Why are dead scarab beetles found after each disappearance? Do the strange markings on a gravestone really spell out an ancient Egyptian curse? And what about Max, the Pit Bull with a murky past, who seems to be hiding secrets of his own...can Honey risk everything and trust him or will it cost her the chance to save the puppies?
Kids & dog lovers of all ages will enjoy this action-packed mystery filled with suspense and humour!
Collect all the books in the series:
- A Secret in Time (Book 2)
- Big Honey Dog Mysteries HOLIDAY COLLECTION
PRAISE FOR THE BIG HONEY DOG MYSTERIES:
- Moonbeam Children's Book Awards 2014 - GOLD Medal Winner
- Children's Literary Classics Book Awards 2014 - GOLD Medal Winner
- Readers' Favorite International Book Awards 2014 - SILVER Medal Winner
- The Wishing Shelf Independent Children's Book Awards 2013 - Finalist
"If you want to get your middle grade reader interested in picking up books, then this is a great place to start." - Net Galley reviewer
"I just adored this mystery. Ms. Hanna knows how to hook her readers in, both young and old." - Night Owl Reviews (Top Pick)
"My daughter NEVER reads and couldn't put this book down!" - Net Galley reviewer
"There is a magic to speaking to children and H.Y. Hanna has completely captured it."- Readers' Favorite
"We are loving this book. My 10 year old son who has a short attention span cannot get enough." - Tucker Rush
"I've read a few books marketed for middle-grades or younger this year and I have to say that this is hands down the best suited for those ages. It has a great plot, some truly well-rounded characters (with more depth than what I find in most adult novels these days) and a climax that will keep you on the edge of your seat."- LitChick Hit List
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Reviews for Curse of the Scarab ~ Big Honey Dog Mysteries
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Hi. I read this book and I'll tell you about how totally EPIC it was! I'm just saying... I don't think that you should have let what happened to Max, until the end of the series!Don't look at me! I'm not telling you what happens to Max, or even who max is! I gave this book a 5 star rating because it was worth reading!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Received from Net Galley.Big Honey Dog Mysteries #1: The Curse of the Scarab has adventure, mystery, ancient mythology and friendship...all told from a dog's point of view! This was a page-turner and also had very emotional moments. This should appeal elementary students and I will be adding it to my school's wish list!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Wonderful writing for children and all of us that are still children at heart! This is the first mystery Honey and her canine friends solve together. Puppies start disappearing and where they have gone and how to get them back is the mystery Honey and her friends set out to solve. Throw in some ancient Egyptian mythology, a battle scarred hero, misconceptions and preconceptions that need to be dispelled, a colony of feral cats, evil dog catchers, some true friends and you have all the ingredients for a delightful, educational, thought provoking story that is more than just a mystery. I hope that there will be many more books in this series! Thank you to the author for a copy of this book to read and review.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Disclaimer: I received this book free from H.Y. Hanna in exchange for an honest review. I did not receive any form of compensation.Great Middle-Grade reader!I read the book first. I wanted to make sure that Ben would be able to read it since his comprehension and reading level had dropped quite a bit after the surgery last year. His reading level is back up to where it had been prior to the surgery (which is well above his grade level), but sometimes he struggles with a few terms.As an adult, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It had a great mystery story that was fun to follow along. The story is written from a dog's point of view. And it is all about solving the mystery of what is happening to the disappearing puppies. I loved seeing how the dogs thought of various things including their owners.Ben fell head over heels with this book. He wants to know when he can read more about Honey and all her friends. There were a few points in the book that had him creeped out. He doesn't like bugs! So the scarab scenes got his skin crawling. He thought it was funny when the dogs were planning escapes. He told his dog to sit and explained to her that she isn't allowed to escape because he would worry too much. I thought that was cute.If you want to get your middle grade reader interested in picking up books, then this is a great place to start.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/53.5/5 stars
This was a really sweet and surprisingly deep paranormal mystery from the point of view of a dog, Honey the great dane. I think children will enjoy it because of the dogs and their dog behavior, but adults will very much enjoy the plot between Honey, the rest of the dogs, and Max, the scarred pit bull.
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