When I first saw the film poster for The Sheep Detectives, I was filled with immense joy. I had read Leonie Swan’s Three Bags Full, which is the book the film is based on. But when I mentioned it elsewhere, folks were surprised that such a film (much less a book with a sequel) existed. It made me realize that the premise was a bit…unusual, maybe even bananas for a herd of sheep to solve their shepherd’s murder.
I decided I wanted to find other books involving animals that are a bit screwy…in a good way. Sometimes the premise at the beginning of the book may seem over the top, or the plot goes to truly unexpected places. It may mean an animal narrator who has to solve the case and/or protect their owner. Here’s a list of eight over-the-top books in honor of the movie The Sheep Det...
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