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Children's Fiction Mysteries & Detective Stories

Murder Fit for a King

by (author) Larry McCloskey

Publisher
Dundurn Press
Initial publish date
Oct 2007
Category
Mysteries & Detective Stories, Paranormal, General
Recommended Age
9 to 12
Recommended Grade
4 to 7
Recommended Reading age
9 to 12
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781550026696
    Publish Date
    Oct 2007
    List Price
    $11.99
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781554885787
    Publish Date
    Oct 2007
    List Price
    $8.99

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Description

Dani and Caitlin, two 12-year-old Ottawa girls, have a talent for meeting ghosts. Fresh from their adventures with the spirit of fabled Canadian painter Tom Thomson, the girls find themselves in Quebec, across the river from the capital city of Canada, touring the Kingsmere estate of longdead prime minister William Lyon Mackenzie King. While there the friends run into someone famous for seeing ghosts himself the old prime minister, or at least his phantom!

King, affectionately known as Rex, presents the sleuthing duo with a series of problems. It seems developers are keen on despoiling the dead prime minister’s estate, not to mention another city park dear to Caitlin’s heart. Thrown into the mix are a couple of murders, a former prime minister’s place in history, and maybe even a federal crime. Dani and Caitlin are on the job, and the politicians on Parliament Hill better watch out!

About the author

Larry McCloskey is the author of the young adult mystery Murder at Summerhouse, Tom Thomson's Last Paddle, and Murder Fit for a King. The father of three daughters, he lives in Ottawa, Ontario.

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Editorial Reviews

... a tale that will keep young readers glued until the last page.

The Ottawa Citizen

The tale has it all - a fantastic plot, interesting characters, humour and a good message.

Carleton Now

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