The famous word detective William Word Sleuth sets out to solve the kidnapping of a special victim—his own father. He and his dog Scout will have to use every tool at their disposal to decipher the clues and save the day. Readers will learn how to find word meanings by analyzing context, prefixes and suffixes, homonyms and homophones, and more!

The Building Blocks of English series helps readers master the fundamentals of the English language—from individual letters to advanced reading and writing skills—through fun and engaging graphic storytelling. Play-along questions make readers part of the story, and “show what you know” tests reinforce what they’ve learned.