The Mixed-Up Mask Mystery

From School Library Journal Grade 2-4–Told through the eyes and voice of basset hound Fletcher, the audio version of Elizabeth Levy's beginning chapter book (Aladdin, pap. 2003), illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein, presents a dog's-eye view of a mild-mannered mystery. Voiced by William Dufris and Christine Marshall, this production with a large cast of characters with distinctive voices seems like a radio play. The fast-paced storytelling, with minimal sound effects, will pull children along as Fletcher and his pals bumble through to the eventual discovery of the culprit trying to sabotage their masked ball. With much gross dog humor, minimal plot, and mellow action, this gentle early mystery will be enjoyed by emergent readers.–