Synopses & Reviews
Lemonade.
Corn dogs.
Strawberry shortcake.
Veggies?
The Bloomsberry Cucumber Festival is under way, and Lindy plans to avoid all vegetables, as usual. But then she ends up with a plateful of Granny Goose's slimy, disgusting stewed cucumbers.
And a mystery.
How did a valuable stolen locket end up buried in cucumber sludge?
Granny Goose is a wacky lady, but Lindy knows she'd never steal from anyone. So, with best friend Margaret and know-it-all Gus Kinnard, Lindy sets out to find out who's behind the frame-up.
Can the threesome work together? And can they untangle the mess of clues fast enough to save Granny Goose—and collect a hefty reward?
Review
“The novel is full of likable characters and fun twists and turns. The plot moves quickly, and Kelsey writes with wit and verve.” School Library Journal
Review
“This fast-paced, funny mystery is top-notch summer reading.” Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
Mix-ups, shake-ups, and gross-outs abound, in this mystery caper for middle-grade readers. When three friends have a stolen heirloom land right in their laps, they must work fast to find the culprit--or else their oddball neighbor will take the fall.
About the Author
Marybeth Kelsey is the author of Tracking Daddy Down. She has worked as a telephone operator, a hospital nurse, a scriptwriter, and a jewelry maker. She lives with her family in Bloomington, Indiana.