Chip Blip — Cameron Macintosh

There's a new sleuth in town -- he's fun, funny, and very 2424!  It's 2424. Super Sleuth Max Booth is uncovering the secrets of 20th century gadgets with his faithful but slightly neurotic robodog, Oscar. There are sinister characters and challenges along the way. Join the adventure in this fabulous series full of mystery, surprises and suspense. Ideal for reluctant readers.

Max and his robo-dog, Oscar, are baffled by the discovery of a tiny device that looks like a grain of rice. Using their future-sleuthy skills, they figure out what it is â€" an ID chip that should have been implanted into a very special dog …400 years ago! 
They unleash the truth of a long-lost treasure. But, Bluggsville's savviest sleuths could be hounded off the treasure trail for good.