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P.K. Pinkerton and the Case of the Deadly Desperados

By Caroline Lawrence

By Caroline Lawrence

By Caroline Lawrence

By Caroline Lawrence

By Caroline Lawrence
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Mar 07, 2013 | ISBN 9780142423813 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Feb 14, 2012 | 440 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About P.K. Pinkerton and the Case of the Deadly Desperados

    “Clever, and very funny.”–The New York Times

    The year is 1862, and twelve-year-old P.K. “Pinky” Pinkerton is on the run from Whittlin’ Walt and his gang of ruthless desperados. P.K. is determined to hold on to Ma’s last priceless possession: the deed to a large amount of land and silver mines in the Nevada Mountains. Problem is, that’s exactly what Whittlin’ Walt is after, and he’ll do just about anything to get his hands on it. P.K. will have to be both clever and cunning to evade the band of outlaws. But time is running out, and no one can run forever. After all, this is the Wild West, and there’s hardly a safe place to hide.

    About P.K. Pinkerton and the Case of the Deadly Desperados

    “Clever, and very funny.”–The New York Times

    The year is 1862, and twelve-year-old P.K. “Pinky” Pinkerton is on the run from Whittlin’ Walt and his gang of ruthless desperados. P.K. is determined to hold on to Ma’s last priceless possession: the deed to a large amount of land and silver mines in the Nevada Mountains. Problem is, that’s exactly what Whittlin’ Walt is after, and he’ll do just about anything to get his hands on it. P.K. will have to be both clever and cunning to evade the band of outlaws. But time is running out, and no one can run forever. After all, this is the Wild West, and there’s hardly a safe place to hide.

    About P.K. Pinkerton and the Case of the Deadly Desperados

    The year is 1862 and twelve-year-old P.K. Pinkerton is on the run from Whittlin Walt and his gang of ruthless desperados. P.K. is determined to hold on to his ma,s last priceless possession: the deed to a large amount of land and silver mines in the Nevada Mountains. But this is the Wild West, and there,’s hardly a safe place to hide in Virginia City, an untamed mining town full of gamblers, hurdy girls and gunmen—all of them on the make! Relying on disguises will only keep P.K. hidden for so long as he works to outwit the outlaws who are quickly closing in . . .

    At once thrilling, funny, and moving, this mystery adventure will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.

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    About Caroline Lawrence

    Caroline Lawrence grew up in Bakersfield, California, and claims that some of her ancestors were pioneers, teamsters, and newspapermen. Caroline moved to England to study classics at Cambridge University. After a decade of immersing herself in Roman history to write the Roman… More about Caroline Lawrence

    About Caroline Lawrence

    Caroline Lawrence grew up in Bakersfield, California, and claims that some of her ancestors were pioneers, teamsters, and newspapermen. Caroline moved to England to study classics at Cambridge University. After a decade of immersing herself in Roman history to write the Roman… More about Caroline Lawrence

    About Caroline Lawrence

    Caroline Lawrence grew up in Bakersfield, California, and claims that some of her ancestors were pioneers, teamsters, and newspapermen. Caroline moved to England to study classics at Cambridge University. After a decade of immersing herself in Roman history to write the Roman… More about Caroline Lawrence

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Mystery | Children’s Middle Grade Historical Fiction

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Puffin Books
    Mar 07, 2013 | 304 Pages | 5-1/16 x 7-3/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780142423813

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Mystery | Children’s Middle Grade Historical Fiction

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Puffin Books
    Feb 16, 2012 | 304 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781101560297

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure | Children’s Middle Grade Mystery | Children’s Middle Grade Historical Fiction | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $18.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Feb 14, 2012 | 440 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780307968821

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    Praise

    “I’m sure my action-loving 9-year-old, as well as my autistic 12-year-old, will love this buoyant story as it hurtles to a thrilling conclusion while being both moving and morally unsentimental. If, as P.K.’s foster mother puts it, ‘a Detective is someone who uncovers the Truth & brings Justice’ then Lawrence…is being the kind of detective all good authors can be."–New York Times Book Review

    "A rich vein of wisdom runs through this highly entertaining, swashbuckling series debut.”—Kirkus, starred review

    “A winning blend of Wild West and classic detective lore, this first book in the Western Mysteries series is a fast-paced, engrossing read, from beginning to end.”–Booklist, starred review

     



    “ …this agile story should keep readers’ attention from first page to last.”–Publishers Weekly

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