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118 pp.
| Candlewick
| September, 2003
|
TradeISBN 0-7636-1928-0$$15.99
(3)
4-6
Betts Pets Mystery series.
Likably quirky narrator Aaron Betts, whose parents run a pet shop, finds on his doorstep a turtle with a painted shell. Soon Aaron is stalked and held captive by a trio of bumbling villains who want the turtle back because the markings on its shell show where five million dollars is hidden. The fast-paced story combines suspense, humor, and engaging family dynamics.