Secrets of Belltown (Belltown Mystery) - Softcover

Murphy, Ted

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9780382391156: Secrets of Belltown (Belltown Mystery)

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ISBN 10: 0382391152 ISBN 13: 9780382391156

Publisher: Silver Burdett Pr, 1995

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High school sophomore Orville is only interested in making it through the summer, but then he discovers who is behind the brutal murder of a neighbor in his town on Cape Cod

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Grade 5-9?Belltown, a beach community on Cape Cod, is the home of Orville Jacques, a diligent, brave, yet kind teen with a sense of humor and an astute detective's intuition. He soon realizes old lady Sherwin's death was accidental and fears an escaped mental patient may be the murderer. He investigates, gathering information from friends, co-workers, the town hall, the library, a retired P.I., and even a fortune-teller. All the while, he valiantly resists the urge to seek revenge as his best friend dates his "dream" girl, Maria. When the pieces fall into place, he has matured and has greater self-confidence around Maria. Characterization is excellent. The first volume of a promising new series, with a likable teen protagonist.?Sabrina L. Fraunfelter, Kings Glen Elementary School, Springfield, VA
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"Full of humor, these books also move at a break-neck pace." -- Jolie Jean Cotton, Honolulu Advertiser

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