Something's Fishy, Hazel Green - Hardcover

Hirsch, Odo

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1582349282 ISBN 13: 9781582349282

Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens, 2005

Synopsis

Every year Mr. Petrusca-the best fishmonger in town-finds the biggest lobsters for one of his very best customers, Mr. Trimble. But when a thief steals the two splendid lobsters, Mr. Petrusca is more upset than anyone can understand. Hazel Green knows there's something fishy going on, but what could it be? Through clever sleuthing, guesswork, and observation, Hazel discovers that Mr. Petrusca can't read. Hazel promises not to tell anyone, and she finally solves the mystery without giving away Mr. Pertrusca's secret. But will catching the thief solve all of the problems that this fishy mystery has created?

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About the Author

Odo Hirsch grew up in Melbourne, Australia, where he trained to be a doctor. He now lives in London, where he spends his time writing children's books. He is the author of the three books in the Bartlett series, all Junior Library Guild selections, as well as Hazel Green.

From Booklist

Gr. 4-6. In this sequel to Hazel Green (2003), Hazel helps a friend by solving a bizarre mystery. When the local fishmonger's prize lobsters are stolen from his tank, he plunges into despair, a reaction seemingly beyond the scale of his loss. Young Hazel decides to help, and help she does, by catching the thief, discovering the true problem, and working toward a real solution. Feisty, flawed, independent-minded, and good-hearted, Hazel is an appealing character, and like the best fictional detectives, she has interesting allies: her stalwart pal, Marcus; her mathematically inclined friend, Yakov (aka the Yak); and her confidant, florist Mrs. Gluck. Unlike the protagonists of most books for young people, Hazel's life is centered not in the family or school, but in her community, where she moves with ease and savvy. A witty Australian novel with a winning combination of innocence and intelligence. Carolyn Phelan
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About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1582349282
• ISBN 13: 9781582349282
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 208