Synopses & Reviews
The inquisitive Eugene Stillwell takes readers along on his investigations in this illustrated mystery peppered with real-life facts. The narrative progresses out of sequence, mixing trivia, riddles, and storyline with a choose-your-own-adventure flair. Eugene reveals clues along the way, guiding clever problem-solvers to the "hidden" solution at the end of the tale. These hints add up to a guided tour through factoids about U.S. presidents, world geography, and even the whoopee cushion. Both reluctant readers and riddle masters will enjoy the challenge as they discover real history inside Eugene's clever mystery.
About the Author
David Le Compte is the coauthor of Eugene Stillwell Wants to Know! Part II. He lives in San Diego. Carol Rolland is the creator of the teacher's resource guides for the Time Soldiers series. She has also written reading group guides for Unbridled Books and was an editor in the marketing division of Pleasant Company, publisher of the American Girl books. She lives in Denver.