{"product_id":"this-case-stinks-janice-garden-macdonald-9798254765110","title":"This Case Stinks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan you solve the mystery before the final page? Find the clues, follow Casey's progress, guess who did it!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThis Case Stinks!\u003c\/i\u003e, a young detective must follow the clues and solve the stinkiest mystery in the house! Casey's mischievous pet cats, Toots and Sweet are on the case too ... but somehow always look suspicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing the 5 W's-WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, and WHY-kids learn how to think like a detective while having fun along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned specifically for reluctant readers, with age-appropriate \"ewe!\" moments woven into the clues and reasoning process (not just for laughs!). Short sentences, a clear structure, and engaging illustrations support early literacy while encouraging problem-solving and critical thinking. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures uncluttered pages, plenty of white space, and easy-to-read fonts-perfect for younger eyes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by award-winning author Janice Garden Macdonald, creator of beloved children's books including \u003ci\u003eThe Red Sweater\u003c\/i\u003e, this story is perfect for young readers who enjoy humor, mystery, and figuring things out for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKindergarten to Grade 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead-aloud (younger children)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly independent readers (ages 6-8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree downloadable Activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA funny, fast-paced mystery kids will want to read again-and solve on their own!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Janice Garden MacDonald\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798254765110\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/03\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 46\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.22lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d","brand":"Janice Garden MacDonald","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49084137275647,"sku":"9798254765110","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/this-case-stinks-janice-garden-macdonald-9798254765110","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}