{"product_id":"gus-the-grumpy-guinea-pig-e-m-matthews-9798266462281","title":"Gus the Grumpy Guinea Pig: The Case of the Missing Hamster: A funny mystery chapter book for kids ages 6-9","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGus the Grumpy Guinea Pig: The Case of the Missing Hamster\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet Gus - a guinea pig with zero patience, a sharp tongue, and absolutely no interest in solving mysteries. Unfortunately for Gus, when Sir Crackers, the class hamster and full-time drama queen, vanishes just days before the Year 3 school play, everyone looks to him for answers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArmed with nothing but sarcasm, suspicious snacks, and a detective hat made out of pipe cleaners, Gus is dragged into a glitter-fuelled investigation. With the help of Katie, Leo, and a very smug newt called Norman, Gus must untangle coded notes, chase down suspects, and stop Sir Crackers from turning the school play into a full-blown musical disaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003cb\u003eInvestiGators, Dog Man, \u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ePaddington\u003c\/b\u003e, this laugh-out-loud early chapter book is packed with mystery, mischief, and a reluctant hero you'll love to root for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWill Gus crack the case? Or will Sir Crackers steal the spotlight forever?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e E. M. Matthews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798266462281\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/21\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 70\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.23lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d","brand":"E. M. Matthews","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48450349957375,"sku":"9798266462281","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ee7b4a1c-9554-42a7-9153-4ab41a490255.jpg?v=1777267283","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/gus-the-grumpy-guinea-pig-e-m-matthews-9798266462281","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}