The Mysterious Cases of Mr. Pin: Vol. I

by Mary Elise Monsell

Overview

An IRA/CBC Children's Choice

Can a rock hopper penguin save Smiling Sally's Diner from extortion? Meet Mr. Pin, just arrived from the South Pole, who has a sharp eye for clues, unusual talents, and a strong taste for chocolate.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781504029643
Publisher:	Open Road Integrated Media LLC
Publication date:	03/29/2016
Pages:	66
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.16(d)
Lexile:	570L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

Mary Elise Monsell authored many children’s books, which were issued in several languages and reprints. Her Mr. Pin mystery series, a bestseller in school book clubs and an IRA/CBC Children’s Choice, was developed into a musical in Chicago. Her book Underwear! has become a classic. Monsell has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Northwestern Universityand a master’s degree in teaching.
 

Editorial Reviews

Lively plotting, staccato, deadpan delivery in whimsical parody of Dashiell Hammett; an economical style and carefully controlled repetition of ideas and phrases and an engaging hero genuinely funny, brief mysteries.” —Kirkus Reviews
 
“Kids will like this penguin detective and will cheer him on.” —Booklist
 
“An inviting, non-threatening, easy chapter book.” —School Library Journal

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