Erickson, John R. (1996). Hank the Cowdog: The Case of the Kidnapped Collie. London: Puffin Books.

This mystery is the 26th book in the Hank the Cowdog series. This particular novel is about a typical, dark day for the beloved dog, Hank. Loper invited Hank's enemy Plato the Bird Dog over for quail hunting on the ranch. Then more disaster happens when Beulah, Hank's crush, ignores him to watch Plato in action instead! However, later Beulah gets caught by an evil cannibal, which gives Hank a chance to solve a mystery and save his crush!
This novel would be a great read aloud for younger elementary students.
It would also be a great way to introduce young students to the genre of mystery.

Book Cover

The following is the link to Hank's website: http://www.hankthecowdog.com/blog/the-case-of-the-turkey-bandits-from-the-case-of-the-kidnapped-collie-hank-number-26