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The Legend of Diamond Lil: A J.J. Tully Mystery (J. J. Tully Mysteries Book 2) by [Doreen Cronin, Kevin Cornell]

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The Legend of Diamond Lil: A J.J. Tully Mystery (J. J. Tully Mysteries Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Doreen Cronin (Author), Kevin Cornell (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition

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Book 2 of 2: J. J. Tully Mysteries

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The Legend of Diamond Lil, second book in the illustrated J.J. Tully mystery series, is perfect for elementary-school kids who love adventure and animals. New York Times bestselling author Doreen Cronin brings the same wonderful humor to the JJ. Tully whodunits that she did to her beloved picture book bestsellers like Diary of a Worm.

In this sequel to the chapter book The Trouble with Chickens, all search-and-rescue dog J.J. Tully wants is to enjoy his retirement. But mama chick Moosh and chicks Dirt and Sugar are acting strange. A possum keeps finding its way into the chicken coop. And J.J. has questions about Diamond Lil, the fancy new dog next door. He’ll have to track down the clues and sniff out the evidence to save the day.

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6 - 8 years, from customers
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149 pages
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English
Grade level

1 - 5
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NC630L
Publisher

Balzer + Bray
Publication date

February 28, 2012
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978-0061779978
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The sequel to the national bestseller The Trouble with Chickens

After his last run-in with Vince the Funnel and the mystery of the missing chicks, J.J. the search-and-rescue dog is ready for some much-needed R & R. But just when he thinks he has everything under control, there's a new problem to worry about: Diamond Lil, a new show dog who's taken up residence next door. Suddenly Moosh and her chicks are spending an awful lot of time with their fancy friend, talking about weird things like feathers and good posture. And Lil's not the only new kid cramping J.J.'s style. There's a possum loose, and it's up to J.J. to keep everyone safe. But the questions are piling up. Is Lil all that she seems? And how does the possum keep finding her way to the chicken coop?

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“Fans of Cronin’s first J.J. Tully mystery, The Trouble with Chickens (2011), will welcome the return of retired search-and-rescue dog J.J. Tully, mother hen Moosh and her four chicks in this follow-up adventure .... Here’s hoping J.J. and company find more to puzzle over pronto.” -- Kirkus Reviews

“Children who like a little bit of everything mixed into their reading, particularly mystery, adventure, and animals, will enjoy this book.” -- School Library Journal

Praise for THE TROUBLE WITH CHICKENS: “Cronin brings her droll humor to the chapter book set with great success. Fast-paced and funny, with interesting vocabulary and a well-constructed plot, this is terrific fare for readers.” -- Publishers Weekly(starred review)

Praise for THE TROUBLE WITH CHICKENS: “The noirlike detective Tully and the funny chickens running around, well, like chickens make appealing characters, especially as drawn by Cornell, who knows how to get TV cartoon–style humor out of the action.” -- Booklist --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005LC1ONE
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Balzer + Bray; Reprint edition (February 28, 2012)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 28, 2012
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 5325 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 149 pages
Lending ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled

Best Sellers Rank: #1,045,557 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #263 in Children's Books on Farm Life
- #742 in Children's Fantasy & Supernatural Mystery Books
- #1,204 in Children's Detectives Books

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Kevin Cornell is an illustrator and author from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Only a few brave souls have spotted him in the wild. Those who have, report he is remarkably polite, and has impeccably groomed fur.
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Doreen Cronin
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Doreen Cronin is the successful author of many bestselling picture books, including Thump, Quack, Moo: A Whacky Adventure; Bounce; Wiggle; Duck for President; Giggle, Giggle, Quack; Dooby Dooby Moo; and the Caldecott Honor Book Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.
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Sheila Gallagher

Love this gumshoe

Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2016

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Diamond Lil comes to live next door to J.J. Tully but she comes with a secret. While the two of them strike up a friendship it seems as though J.j. is right not to trust her. When he finds out her secret he realizes the danger they were all in.

I love this series. Vincent the Funnel turns informant this time around. Lil is not what she seems. The chicks are as wild as ever and Mama Chicken is, indeed, a broody hen. I loved the story.

I hope more stories about J. J. Tully are coming. I just love the 1940's gumshoe style.

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J. Kuntze

Give us more of this series!

Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2012

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This is the second book of the series, both of which we (my 8 year old daughter and I) have read. Here is her review of The Legend of Diamond Lil:

I know that j.j. is a retired search-and-rescue dog. I love the one (book) that is TROUBLE WITH CHICKENS when the chicks get kidnapped by Vince the funnel. My second favorite is THE LEGEND OF DIAMOND LIL I wanted to read it so badly I read it in 24 hours. I also have a question why did Ida steal Sugar (little boo)? Well I have this question because she stole sugar and not her baby.

There are a lot of fun illustrations, and kids who have a good imagination would like this book.

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C. White

Son loved it!

Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2020

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My 8 year loved this book so much that he asked me to get the Chicken Squad spin-off.

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Marilyn M

Great book for children beginning to read chapter books.

Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2021

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My 7 yr old grandson couldn’t wait to read this second book in the series. He is just beginning to read chapter books, and this one really caught his attention.

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Atlanta Gal

Great sense of humor, entertaining

Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2017

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I bought this and the earlier book for my granddaughter who has a delightful sense of humor. They are much loved. If you don't know this author (I didn't until her mother alerted me), give her a try!

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Nancy K. Carpenter

Silly and fun.

Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2019

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I always look for this author's books to use in my literacy classes. This follow up to her other dog-chicken books is
delightful.

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Melissa

This is a great book with a cute story

Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2015

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This is a great book with a cute story. Well written and captive enough to keep a kids attention. My 8 year old has read this book a few times and still laughs out loud each time.

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D Jones

My 7-year-old loves these books...

Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2016

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My 7-year-old loves these books. She likes the mystery and the funny characters in the story. I recommend this book for young readers who like mysteries with a bit of humor tossed in for good measure.

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