About the Book Includes excerpt from The Smartest Kid in the Universe. Book Synopsis NOMINATED FOR MULTIPLE STATE AWARDS! Introducing DOG SQUAD, the hilarious, crime-fighting, highly illustrated series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncellos Library and coauthor of Max Einstein! When trouble calls . . . its DOG SQUAD to the rescue! Duke is not your average dog. Along with his crew, he fights crime and goes on claw-biting adventures helping dogs in peril in the hit streaming sensation--DOG SQUAD! Fred is a pretty average dog. Hes scrappy. Hes loveable. But hes not brave like his heroes on Dog Squad. Fred looks an awful lot like Duke from Dog Squad though. In fact, when Duke needs a stand-in, Freds the perfect choice. But the Dog Squad action doesnt always stop on screen! When theres danger in real life, can Fred find the courage to step up and save the day?! Its all paws on deck in this action-packed, middle grade adventure series just right for anyone who loves dogs--and anyone who loves to laugh! Look for the next book, Dog Squad 2: Cat Crew! Doggone fun.-- Kirkus Reviews Review Quotes This stands all four paws firmly on its own . -- Booklist Fast-paced, rollicking adventure will appeal to all readers . . . . this canine adventure shows what it means to be brave. --School Library Journal About the Author CHRIS GRABENSTEIN is the New York Times bestselling author of the Mr. Lemoncello, Smartest Kid in the Universe, and the Welcome to Wonderland series, as well as the coauthor of many page-turners with James Patterson and of Shine! cowritten with Chriss wife J.J. Grabenstein. Dog Squad was inspired by the life of his late dog and best four-legged writing partner, Fred. Chris lives in New York City. Visit Chris at ChrisGrabenstein.com and on Twitter at @CGrabenstein.