The Hunt for Shadowclaw

A panther is loose in NYC! Can an overeager dog who failed his K-9 police squad exam and a pair of unlikely animal friends find the panther before it’s too late?

This action-packed adventure, with 80+ graphic-novel pages, races through New York City—perfect for 8-to-11-year-olds looking for their next animal adventure about friendship and loyalty.

Lenny is a bright, confident, young dog who dreams of being a member of the elite New York K-9 force. His lack of hind legs doesn’t hold him back. When he hears that a panther has escaped from the circus, he realizes this is the opportunity he has been waiting for!

In his search, Lenny meets Fred, a duck with autism who speaks only in movie quotes, and Bearnice, a dancing bear with Down syndrome. They combine their skills and try to find the panther. But when things go south, Lenny has to decide where his loyalties lie: his new friends or the K-9 unit?

An animal adventure that uses humor and heart to explore friendship and loyalty, perfect for reluctant readers looking for a fast-paced story with graphic novel elements.