Charlie and Frog (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781368005821)

All Charlie Tickler wants is for his parents to listen.

Charlie's parents have left him (again). This time they are off to South Africa to help giant golden moles. And Charlie? He's been dumped with his TV-obsessed grandparents. Lonely and curious, Charlie heads into the village of Castle-on-the-Hudson, where a frightened old woman gives him a desperate message-in sign language. When she suddenly disappears, Charlie is determined to find answers.

All Francine (aka Frog) Castle wants is to be the world's greatest detective.

Frog, who is Deaf, would rather be solving crimes than working at the Flying Hands Caf . When Charlie Tickler walks into the caf looking for help, Frog jumps at the chance to tackle a real-life case.

Together, Charlie and Frog set out to decipher a series of clues and uncover the truth behind the missing woman's mysterious message. Charlie needs to learn American Sign Language (fast) to keep up with quick-witted Frog. And Frog needs to gather her detective know-how (now) to break the case before it's too late.
Discover the surprising ways people listen in debut author Karen Kane's page-turning mystery filled with humor, intrigue, and heartwarming friendships.

Edgar Award Finalist for Best Middle Grade Mystery

Author: Karen Kane
ISBN-10: 1368005829
ISBN-13: 9781368005821
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 04/10/2018
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.60w x 1.00d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.1
Point Value: 6
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 196540 / Charlie & Frog: A Mystery


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2018
Publishers Weekly 02/26/2018
School Library Journal 03/01/2018 pg. 102
Booklist 04/01/2018 pg. 76
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 04/01/2018
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2018 pg. 80 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw