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When a gigantic pair of lobsters is stolen from Mr. Petrusca's fish shop, spunky Hazel Green cracks the case using sophisticated guesswork and irresistible charm. While sleuthing, Hazel learns that Mr. Petrusca is illiterate and decides to teach him to read. Hazel's role as a tutor is unconvincing, but this novel works well as a clever detective story.