ABOUT THE SITE
We created the Jack Russell Dog Detective site because we wanted to share the story of how we came to write this series.
It is also a good place to answer the questions readers and their friends and families may have. On this site, you will find answers to the following questions, and more.
Q. What are the titles in the Jack Russell series?
A. Click THE SERIES .
Q. What are the titles in the Pet Vet series?
A. Click PET VET.
Q. How many books are there?
A. As of July 2010, there are 12 published titles in the Jack series, and 5 in the Pet Vet series. Number 6 in the Pet Vet series will be published soon.
Q. What is the reading order?
A. The books can be read in any order, but publication order is best.
Q. Why does it say The Ham Heist is Book 12? It seems to be Book 11.
A. For reasons unknown to us, Kane Miller elected not to publish Fowl Play, which is Book 9 in Australia.
Q. Where can we buy the books?
A. HOW TO BUY
Q. Are Jack and Trump real dogs?
A. Not exactly, but Jack is based on a real dog. You can read her story in ALL ABOUT ACE . Other characters who share names with real animals or people include Preacher, Fat Molly Cat, Kiarna, Peter Wu, Hayley Seeney, Donna and Terry. Trump is based on two real dogs, named Jeanie and Trump.
Q. Will there be more Jack Russell stories?
A. Book 12 is the last at present.
Q. Do you have any dogs?
A. Yes! You can see their pictures here.
Q. What other books have you written?
A. We write the Pet Vet series. So far, these include Cranky Paws, The Mare's Tale, Motorbike Bob, The Python Problem, The Kitten's Tale and The Pup's Tale. There are also a lot of other titles. You can find out about those on the LINKS page.
Q. What ages are the Jack Russell and Pet Vet series intended for?
A. Readers of seven and up enjoy Jack, while Pet Vet is more suited to a slightly older reader. Some parents have read Jack aloud to children as young as four or five, and we also get letters from children of eleven or twelve. Adults report enjoying the puns and observations on dog concerns.
The main proviso is that readers should be able to (a) appreciate puns, (b), understand the significance of clues and detecting and (c) understand Jack is a DOG and thus looks at life from a canine point of view.
If you have any questions not answered on the site, we will be happy to hear from you.
And now, a question for YOU. We'd love to know how you found this site. Did you google us, or follow link from another website? If so, which one? Did a friend give you the address? Did you read it on one of our "Jack cards" or tee-shirts? If so, where? If you'd like to let us know, or make any comments about the site or the books, or even tell us about your dogs, CONTACT US. If you're still at school, make sure you have a responsible adult's permission.