I Was a Third Grade Spy Author:Mary Jane Auch, Herm Auch (Illustrator) Believe it or not -- and you'd better believe it -- Josh's dog, Artful, can talk! Artful's amazing ability is very useful to Josh and his pals who want to win the school talent contest. First the boys have to find out what the girls are planning for the contest. That's why they send Artful to get an earful by spying on the girls.... more » Just wait until show time to see what Artful the spy uncovers!« less