George E Stanley

The Secret of the Wooden Witness George E Stanley

Brief Description: Someone knocked out Todd and Noelle's friend Pops Verner, the night watchman at the department store, and stole his treasured pocket watch. He's pretty sure the robber is one of the three men who work in the storeroom. But how can he figure out which one?Marc Notes: Someone knocked out Todd and Noelle's friend Pops Verner, the night watchman at the department store, and stole his treasured pocket watch. He's pretty sure the robber is one of the three men who work in the storeroom. But how can he figure out which one?; 1; 006-009. Publisher Marketing: ATTACKED! Someone knocked out Todd and Noelle's friend Pops Verner, the night watchman at the department store, and stole his treasured pocket watch. He's pretty sure the robber is one of three men who work in the storeroom. But how can he figure out which one, when the only clue is a carved wooden figure the thief left behind? It's a new case for Mr. Merlin's Third-Grade Detectives. But can the Detectives solve the mystery when Mr. Merlin himself is missing? Review Citations:

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 374 (EAN 9780689864872, Paperback)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2004 pg. 374 (EAN 9780689864872, Paperback)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 374 (EAN 9780689864889, Library Binding)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2004 pg. 374 (EAN 9780689864889, Library Binding)

Contributor Bio:  Stanley, George E Stanley has written many, many books for young readers over the years. He is a professor of languages and linguistics at Cameron University, where he also teaches courses in children's literature. Contributor Bio:  Murdocca, Salvatore Murdocca has illustrated numerous picture books and chapter books.