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325 pp.
| Philomel
| September, 2013
|
TradeISBN 978-0-399-16256-5$15.99
(3)
4-6
Mystery lovers will enjoy the continued adventures of twelve-year-old detective Charlie Collier. In his second outing (Camp), Charlie teams up with associates Henry and Scarlett to track down a friend's missing brother. Next, the sleuths set a trap to stop a robber in his tracks (Copycat). Full of brainteasers and fast-paced action, these easy-going capers are carried by their likable hero. Review covers these titles: Charlie Collier, Snoop for Hire: The Camp Phoenix Caper and Charlie Collier, Snoop for Hire: The Copycat Caper.
309 pp.
| Philomel
| February, 2013
|
TradeISBN 978-0-399-25544-1$15.99
(3)
4-6
Mystery lovers will enjoy the continued adventures of twelve-year-old detective Charlie Collier. In his second outing (Camp), Charlie teams up with associates Henry and Scarlett to track down a friend's missing brother. Next, the sleuths set a trap to stop a robber in his tracks (Copycat). Full of brainteasers and fast-paced action, these easy-going capers are carried by their likable hero. Review covers these titles: Charlie Collier, Snoop for Hire: The Camp Phoenix Caper and Charlie Collier, Snoop for Hire: The Copycat Caper.
248 pp.
| Philomel
| June, 2012
|
TradeISBN 978-0-399-25543-4$15.99
(3)
4-6
Mystery lovers will enjoy the adventures of Charlie Collier, boy detective. When introduced to an actual detective by his eccentric grandmother, Charlie is eager to prove himself and is soon on a case involving missing birds. Along the way, he runs into unexpected twists. Charlie is a likable character, and readers will enjoy solving further mysteries with him.