Tashjian, Janet Marty Frye Private Eye: The Case of the Stolen Poodle & Other Mysteries, illustrated by Laurie Keller, 88 pages.
Christy Oviano Books (Henry Holt), 2017.
$16. Language: G; Mature Content:
G; Violence: G.
BUYING ADVISORY: EL-ADVISABLE
KID APPEAL: MEDIUM
Marty Frye is a rhyming guy and also a private eye. The first
case he solves is: The Case of the Angry Nurse. Nurse Laughlin’s on a rampage
because someone stole all of her tongue depressors. The second case is: The
Case of the Stolen Candy. Someone had stolen over $100 of hot jawbreakers. The
final case is: The Case of the Stolen Poodle. Darlene the poodle belongs to
their neighbor, Jackie, and she’s missing. It takes the poet detective all day,
but he squares all three mysteries away.
Book Two of Marty Frye Private Eye is just as charming and
full of rhymes as the first. The mysteries are simple enough to solve quickly,
but complex enough for children to be intrigued and entertained. The black and
white cartoon illustrations give the book a mystery noir feel and are perfectly
coupled with the text. Put it on your shelf to read next.
Samantha Hastings, MA, MLS.
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