
Trashed!
Martha Freeman(Author)
Paula Wiseman Books (Publisher)
Published on 17. January 2023
Book
Hardback
304 pages
978-1-6659-0535-0 (ISBN)
Description
From Edgar Award-nominated author Martha Freeman comes a "delightful" (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade mystery following a young boy working at his family's secondhand store that is a steal-your-heart story about family and friendship.
Arthur Popper helps out in his family's Boulder, Colorado, junk store, Universal Trash, a place so full of cool stuff it inspires awe in first-time shoppers. When it comes to ukuleles, peppermills, and rhinestones, Arthur knows what's what. But unlike his motorcycle-riding grandma and his namesake, King Arthur, he's not brave or adventurous.
Then Arthur finds a chipped teacup, of all things, and realizes it's the key to solving the perfect crime-a crime only he knows about.
With help from a supernatural sidekick, his best friend, his annoying little sister, and a sad-faced police officer, Arthur embarks on the hard work of detecting. Everyone knows Arthur is good at customer service. Does he have what it takes to solve a mystery and confront a thief?
Arthur Popper helps out in his family's Boulder, Colorado, junk store, Universal Trash, a place so full of cool stuff it inspires awe in first-time shoppers. When it comes to ukuleles, peppermills, and rhinestones, Arthur knows what's what. But unlike his motorcycle-riding grandma and his namesake, King Arthur, he's not brave or adventurous.
Then Arthur finds a chipped teacup, of all things, and realizes it's the key to solving the perfect crime-a crime only he knows about.
With help from a supernatural sidekick, his best friend, his annoying little sister, and a sad-faced police officer, Arthur embarks on the hard work of detecting. Everyone knows Arthur is good at customer service. Does he have what it takes to solve a mystery and confront a thief?
Reviews / Votes
"A delightful mystery that will lure in young sleuths." * <B>-- <I>Kirkus</I></B> * "A fast, fun read with a great setting, recommended for young mystery readers." * <B>-- <I>Booklist</I></B> * "A fun mystery adventure with small openings for important conversations about racism and more." * -- <B><I>School Library Journal </I></B> *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Simon & Schuster
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Third Grade to Seventh Grade, Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Illustrations
f-c jacket, digital (spfx: lithofoil, spot UV gloss)
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
381 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-6659-0535-0 (9781665905350)
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Person
Martha Freeman worked as a reporter and teacher before becoming a full-time writer of books for young readers, including the Edgar Award-nominated Zap!, Born Curious, The Secret Cookie Club series, Who Stole Halloween?, and Effie Starr Zook Has One More Question, which School Library Journal called "accessible and exciting" in a starred review. She also collaborated with NASA astronaut Mark Kelly on the Astrotwins books. Martha lives in Oregon. Learn more at MarthaFreeman.com.