Paleo, Doug. Law and Odor. Aaron Blecha, Illustrator. Dinomighty! Series. Clarion. 11/2022. 213pp. Graphic. GRADES 3 – 5. ADDITIONAL. $13.99. 978-0-35-862795-1.
Funny and semi-nonsensical dinosaurs (and a chicken) work together to “solve” various crimes happening in their town. This group—the Dinomighty—bumble their way through the clues and escalating events, before an inevitable end to the crime wave (or to the book). Blecha’s amusing digital illustrations keep the action moving while Paleo’s pun- filled dialogue moves them from one crime scene to the next. This third (unnumbered) title focuses on a burgled bean factory and an unknown criminal who’s using clouds of farts as part of his heists. Plenty of fun for those wanting this type of lowbrow humor.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library