by Scott Corbett
Published 1974
In this installment of the Inspector Tearle series, Roger, Shirley, and Thumbs attempt to be proactive about solving a case–by trying to prevent it from occurring in the first place. unfortunately, the intended victim isn’t really interested in assistance.
I think that I really enjoy these books because, as I have mentioned before, of the small-town feel. Everyone knows everyone else, and the kids go zipping about from place to place on their bicycles. This books has the additional fun of an obnoxious flock of starlings and a passionate ornithology club. These books are just lots of fun, and Paul Frame’s illustrations are fantastic. 4/5.
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