Platypus Police Squad: Last Panda Standing - Hardcover

by Jarrett J. Krosoczka (Author), Jarrett J. Krosoczka (Illustrator)

From Jarrett J. Krosoczka comes Last Panda Standing, the third installment in the hilarious, high-action illustrated middle grade series featuring two platypus detectives, perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Big Nate, and Jarrett's own Lunch Lady series.

The Kalamazoo City mayoral race is heating up, and Frank Pandini Jr. has been threatened by a mysterious assailant. He requests a special Platypus Police Squad protection detail: Detective Rick Zengo. This leaves O'Malley to be partnered up with Jo Cooper, the newest detective on the force. Can Zengo get to the bottom of the attacks--without O'Malley backing him up?

• Buddy Cop Comedy: Detective Zengo is the eager rookie. Detective O'Malley is the grumpy old-timer. Together, they're the best darn cops in Kalamazoo City.
• New Partner Drama: When Zengo is assigned to protect a mayoral candidate, O'Malley gets a new partner: the tough-as-nails Special Investigator Jo Cooper.
• Political Mystery: Who is the boomerang-wielding assailant trying to take down mayoral candidate Frank Pandini Jr.? Zengo is on the case, but this time he's flying solo.
• Illustrated Chapter Book: Packed with hilarious, high-action illustrations on nearly every page, making it a perfect read for fans of Wimpy Kid and Big Nate.

Back Jacket

From the Files of the Platypus Police Squad

Case #1998
Detectives of record: Rick Zengo and Corey O'Malley

The Kalamazoo City mayoral race is heating up, and Frank Pandini Jr. has been threatened by a mysterious assailant. He requests a special Platypus Police Squad protection detail: Detective Rick Zengo--which leaves O'Malley to be partnered up with Jo Cooper, the newest detective on the force. Can Zengo get to the bottom of the attacks--without O'Malley backing him up?