Book Summary

Third grader Jack has a secret - he can talk to animals! Can they help him crack this case? The day I found out I could talk to animals did not start out well. First, I could not find my lucky T-shirt. Second, my dog, Scout, dragged me around the yard chasing squirrels. And third, the squirrels threw a bunch of acorns at my head. After I was hit, I realized I could talk to animals. It sounds crazy but it is true. I could understand Scout, the squirrels, and every other animal - even bugs.

My day got even worse when my best friend Leo said that his homework went missing. Leo blamed Scout. I know Scout is a dog, but trust me - he did not eat the homework. But how would I prove it? There was only one thing to do - I had to talk to the animals around town. It was up to me, Jack Doyle, to get a clue and solve the mystery.