The Case of the Stinky Stench

by Josh Funk, Brendan Kearney (Illustrator)

Overview

In the second adventure of the Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast series, our delectable rhyming friends are ready to solve a smelly mystery—perfect for fans of The Food Group series.
 
Sir French Toast's nephew, Inspector Croissant, begs him and Lady Pancake for help in finding the source of the foul odor threatening to destroy the fridge. What could it be? Is it the devious Baron von Waffle? A fetid fish lurking in the bottom of Corn Chowder Lake? It’s up to Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast to get to the bottom of this case!
 
Praise for the Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast Series:
 
“[R]eaders will giggle their way through this refrigerated fantasyland.”—Publishers Weekly
 
“A must purchase.”—School Library Journal, starred review
 
Don’t miss the other books in the series:
Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast
Mission Defrostable
Short & Sweet
The Great Caper Caper
Attack of the Scones

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781454919605
Publisher:	Union Square Kids
Publication date:	05/02/2017
Series:	Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast Series , #2
Pages:	40
Sales rank:	348,340
Product dimensions:	10.10(w) x 10.20(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	AD700L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Josh Funk is the co-creator of the Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast series, including Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast, The Case of the Stinky Stench, Mission Defrostable, Short & Sweet, and The Great Caper Caper. His other works include, How to Code a Sandcastle, Lost in the Library, Albie Newton, and more. Josh lives in Massachusetts and invites you to learn more about him by visiting joshfunkbooks.com.
 
Brendan Kearney is the co-creator of the Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast series, including Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast, The Case of the Stinky Stench, Mission Defrostable, Short & Sweet, and The Great Caper Caper. Brendan also is the author-illustrator of Forest, The Night the Moon Went Missing, and Fish. He currently lives in the UK with his family and invites you to learn more about him by visiting brendandraws.com.

Editorial Reviews

05/01/2017
With a “horrible stench” assailing the fridge, the stars of Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast attempt to locate its source, assisting an eager sleuth, Inspector Croissant. Funk crafts his rhymes with care, and readers will giggle their way through this refrigerated fantasyland: “They started their search crossing Salsa Ravine,/ And lumbered through smog around Mount Everbean.” Kearney’s candy-colored cartoons are attuned to the book’s brand of culinary comedy, conjuring marshmallow vistas, a sludgy lake of chowder, and even a literal red herring on the way to a happy ending that doesn’t even require baking soda to solve. Ages 5–8. Author’s agent: Kathleen Rushall, Andrea Brown Literary. Illustrator’s agent: Hannah Whitty, Plum Pudding Illustration. (May)

Publishers Weekly

"Crisp writing, engaging illustrations, and sweets—this is a recipe worth keeping.” —Kirkus Reviews



 


“Inspector Croissant not only solves the mystery, but does a good deed, demonstrating compassion to his fellow foodstuff. Crisp writing, engaging illustrations, and sweets—this is a recipe worth keeping.” —Kirkus Reviews

Praise for LADY PANCAKE & SIR FRENCH TOAST:
“Kearney's illustrations kick butter, with full command of the story's arc. The bean avalanche is a trippy wonder that will be replayed at many dinner tables. The vibrant colors on simple backgrounds keep the action at the forefront, while the acrobatic rhymes tackle the next hurdle. . . . Teachers and students alike will delight in this food fight. Who will be the winner? Readers will be hungry to find out.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Inspector Croissant’s first case reeks of mystery, adventure, and nefarious plans. A savory sequel for any reader with an appetite for sleuthing!” –Matthew Winner, co-founder of All the Wonders


"Crisp writing, engaging illustrations, and sweets—this is a recipe worth keeping.” —Kirkus Reviews



 


“Inspector Croissant not only solves the mystery, but does a good deed, demonstrating compassion to his fellow foodstuff. Crisp writing, engaging illustrations, and sweets—this is a recipe worth keeping.” —Kirkus Reviews

Praise for LADY PANCAKE & SIR FRENCH TOAST:
“Kearneys illustrations kick butter, with full command of the storys arc. The bean avalanche is a trippy wonder that will be replayed at many dinner tables. The vibrant colors on simple backgrounds keep the action at the forefront, while the acrobatic rhymes tackle the next hurdle. . . . Teachers and students alike will delight in this food fight. Who will be the winner? Readers will be hungry to find out.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Inspector Croissant’s first case reeks of mystery, adventure, and nefarious plans. A savory sequel for any reader with an appetite for sleuthing!” –Matthew Winner, co-founder of All the Wonders

From the Publisher

2017-03-06
Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast return for another excursion through the hidden universe of the refrigerator. While the first book was all about competing, this title takes a U-turn and focuses on cooperation.Funk and Kearney have created a delicious treat by combining clever rhyming verse with captivating illustrations. Inspector Croissant, the nephew of Sir French Toast, arrives on the scene searching for the source of "nefarious odors" that are ruining whole shelves of food. The three companions follow clues across Salsa Ravine, around Mount Everbean, over Applesauce River to Corn Chowder Lake. Done in pencil and digital media, this visual smorgasbord creates bridges out of tacos and will have readers returning to closely inspect the edible landscape. Nutritionally, the doughnuts, candy, and marshmallows are offset by fruits and vegetables. With simple dots and dashes as features, most food items are enlivened with faces, populating every page with witnesses to the detective work. The confident storyline marries complex vocabulary with an easy syncopation and reaches a surprising level of drama when the stench is revealed. How will the edible residents of this icebox world punish the stinker? Inspector Croissant not only solves the mystery, but does a good deed, demonstrating compassion to his fellow foodstuffs. Crisp writing, engaging illustrations, and sweets—this is a recipe worth keeping. (Picture book. 4-8)

Kirkus Reviews