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The Law of Finders Keepers - (Mo & Dale Mysteries) by Sheila Turnage (Paperback)

The Law of Finders Keepers - (Mo & Dale Mysteries) by  Sheila Turnage (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"A rumor that Blackbeard's buried treasure is somewhere near Tupelo Landing causes pirate fever to sweep through town just as clues about Mo's Upstream Mother surface and the Desperado Detectives--aka Mo LoBeau and her best friends Dale and Harm--take on the most important case of Mo's life"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b><b>The heart-warming conclusion to the beloved Mo & Dale Mysteries by Newbery Honor author Sheila Turnage</b> <b>featuring the most shocking case yet!</b></b> <p/>Pirate fever sweeps through the town after an opportunistic treasure hunter shows up looking to lay claim to Blackbeard's lost gold buried somewhere in Tupelo Landing. When the (probably) world-famous Desperado Detectives--Mo and Dale and Harm--are hired by Mayor Little's mother to find the pirate loot for <i>her, </i> and the high-stakes race for riches is on! <p/>But that's not the only treasure hunt in town. Mo LoBeau unearths shocking new clues that may lead to her long-lost Upstream Mother--in the riskiest, scariest, and possibly richest case of her life. <br>Will Mo find her Upstream Mother? Can the Desperados sidestep Blackbeard's curse and outsmart a professional treasure hunter? Will Dale faint under the pressure of Valentine's Day? <p/>Could the stakes be any higher? Yes. With twin treasures hanging in the balance, Mo, Dale, and Harm realize one of them may have to leave Tupelo Landing. For good. <p/>Readers can come to this new Mo & Dale Mystery right after <i>Three Times Lucky</i> if they like. <br>And don't miss the rest of the Mo & Dale Mysteries!<br><i> Three Times Lucky</i><br><i> The Ghosts of Tupelo Landing</i><br><i> The Odds of Getting Even</i><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>A SIBA Okra Pick for Best Southern-flavored Literature <p/>[A] lively cast rich with heartfelt emotion . . . wit propels this fast-paced treasure-hunt tale into a pitch-perfect delight . . . if [readers] can get through the end without welling up, they're tougher than most--it's absolutely worth the wait.--Kirkus, <b> starred review</b> <p/>"Turnage's fine-tuned talent for storytelling is as evident as her understated, irrepressible humor and her creative ability to turn a phrase . . . The large, intergenerational cast of idiosyncratic characters enriches this first-person narrative at every turn. Amusing, dramatic, and tender."--<i>Booklist</i>, <b>starred review <p/></b>"Every volume a standout, the <i>Mo and Dale Mysteries</i> series ends on as high a note--just as it began. Turnage delivers, once again, a fast-paced adventure with a cast of characters who are as real as they are quirky and laugh-out-loud dialog. . . . Readers of character-driven novels filled with humor will be thrilled by this smart and sweet series, start to finish."--<i>VOYA</i>, <b>starred review<br></b></p><p>PRAISE FOR <i>THREE TIMES LUCKY</i> <br> - <b>Newbery Honor</b><br> - <b><i>New York Times</i> bestseller</b><br> - Edgar Award Finalist<br> - EB White Read-Aloud Award Honor Book <p/>What do you get when you combine <i>Because of Winn-Dixie</i>'s heart with the mystery and action of <i>Holes</i>? . . . Mo LoBeau is destined to become a standout character in children's fiction.--<i>Kirkus, </i> <b>starred review</b> <p/>Here is a writer who has never met a metaphor or simile she couldn't put to good use.--<i>Publishers Weekly</i>, <b>starred review</b> <p/>Turnage's lively novel features a distinctive voice and a community of idiosyncratic characters.--<i>Booklist</i>, <b>starred review</b> <p/>The heroine of Sheila Turnage's Three Times Lucky is so plucky that young readers may wish she lived next door.--<i>Wall Street Journal</i> <p/>A literary descendant of Scout Finch of To Kill a Mockingbird--Mo LoBeau announces this novel's mystery from behind the counter of the Tupelo Diner: 'There's been a murder and we're out of soup.'--<i>Newsday</i> <p/>PRAISE FOR <i>THE GHOSTS OF TUPELO LANDING</i> <br> - <b><i>New York Times</i> bestseller</b> <p/>The perspicacious Mo LoBeau is at it again! . . . humor and action abound.--<i>School Library Journal</i>, <b>starred review</b> <p/>Just as its predecessor did, this sequel shines thanks to Turnage's deft, lyrical language and engaging characters.--<i>Kirkus</i>, <b>starred review</b> <p/>Turnage's ability to create convincing characters and her colorful use of language combine to make this a fresh, droll, rewarding trip to Tupelo Landing.--<i>Booklist</i>, <b>starred review</b> <p/>The budding detective has clearly taken to heart something her foster mother always emphasizes: 'All the world's a stage, sugar, so hop on up there.'--<i>Publishers Weekly</i>, <b>starred review</b> <p/>A rollicking sequel.--<i>Wall Street Journal</i> <p/>PRAISE FOR <i>THE ODDS OF GETTING EVEN</i> <br>With her mix of homespun humor, well-plotted mystery, and delicious characterization . . . Turnage's tale is full of heart.--<i>Kirkus</i>, <b>starred review</b> <p/>Another rewarding adventure . . . narrated by Mo in her distinctive, imaginative voice. The writing lulls you with laughter, then occasionally blindsides you with unexpected tenderness.--<i>Booklist</i>, <b>starred review</b> <p/>Well crafted, with fast pacing; readers will gallop through the nonstop action to a satisfying conclusion. A must-read for fans of the first two volumes, and a rewarding adventure all on its own.--<i>School Library Journal</i> <p/>Turnage's rich voice, abundance of heart, and wicked sense of humor handle the dynamics of the town with verve . . . [A] clever, sweet, laugh-out-loud funny series.--VOYA <p/>Friendship prevails in this fine novel . . . There's a complexity to the characters, from mean-as-a-snake Macon to drop-dead-handsome Lavender, all carefully developed throughout the series, creating a terrific read.--<i>Horn Book</i> <p/>A rousing tale of action, adventure, and intrigue. . . . So sit back and enjoy a well-told yarn that is sure to please readers of all ages.--SLC</p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Sheila Turnage is from eastern North Carolina, just like Miss Moses LoBeau, the protagonist from <i>Three Times Lucky</i>. Her first novel for children, <i>Three Times Lucky</i>, is a Newbery Honor winner, a <i>New York Times</i> bestseller, an E.B. White Read-Aloud Honor Book, and an Edgar Award finalist. It has been nominated for six state awards and has been licensed in five countries. Her follow up book, <i>The Ghosts of Tupelo Landing</i>, also a <i>New York Times</i> bestseller, has received five starred reviews, is a SIBA Okra Winter 14 pick, and a Junior Library Guild selection. Sheila is also the author of two nonfiction adult titles: <i>Haunted Inns of the Southeast</i> and <i>Compass American Guides: North Carolina</i>, as well as one picture book, <i>Trout the Magnificent</i> illustrated by Janet Stevens. Her next children's book, <i>The Odds of Getting Even</i> (a Mo & Dale mystery) will be available in October 2015.

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