Marvelous Marvin and the Wolfman Mystery - Hardcover

Pryor, Bonnie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0688128661 ISBN 13: 9780688128661

Publisher: William Morrow & Co, 1994

Synopsis

Marvin's imagination may be out of control, but he means to find out if his new neighbor is really a wolfman, and he convinces his twin sister and the neighborhood bully to help him investigate a case full of surprises.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Grade 3-5-Scrawny, bespectacled Marvin is an avid comic-book reader with a marvelous imagination. His latest career goal is to become a detective. In the supermarket parking lot he overhears his new neighbor, Mr. Wolfe, discussing murder with a stranger. When Marvin's mother ignores his story, the boy takes matters into his own hands. Late-night howls coming from the man's house convince Sarah, Marvin's sensible twin, that something strange really is going on. They are unexpectedly joined by another eager detective when the class bully offers his help and friendship. At first their investigations center around Mr. Wolfe's house. As Halloween approaches, however, the three sleuths find themselves following another trail with surprising results. Pryor's language is slightly stilted, but she manages to hold readers' attention with plot twists and a good use of suspense, which builds to a satisfying ending. Though the character of Mr. Wolfe stretches credibility, the three children and their machinations are believable and funny.
Maggie McEwen, Coffin Elementary School, Brunswick, ME
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist:

Gr. 3-5. Fancying himself a detective, Marvin finds a mystery in his own neighborhood when he imagines that his new neighbor is a werewolf. Aided by his twin sister, Sarah, the karate expert, and his new pal (formerly his bully and tormentor) Ernie, Marvin snoops for clues, stumbles upon some real crooks, and almost messes things up for the undercover detective at work on the case. The plot strains credibility at times, but many readers will take to the characters and the occasional humor in this lightweight mystery for young readers. To be illustrated. Carolyn Phelan

About this edition

• Publisher: William Morrow & Co
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0688128661
• ISBN 13: 9780688128661
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 131
• Illustrator: Sweet Melissa