About the book
The Mudshark Detective Agency is on the case in a winning tale from Gary Paulsen, about whom Booklist writes in a starred review, \"When it comes to telling funny stories about boys, no one surpasses Paulsen.\"
Mudshark is cool. He's fast-thinking and fast-moving, and with his photographic memory, he's the go-to guy with the answers. Lost your shoe? Your dad's car? Can't find your homework? Ask Mudshark. At least, until the Psychic Parrot takes up residence in the school library.
The word in school is that the parrot can out-think Mudshark. And right now, the school needs someone who's good at solving problems. There's an escaped gerbil running the halls, a near-nuclear emergency in the faculty restroom, and an unexplained phenomenon involving disappearing erasers. Once Mudshark solves the mystery of the erasers, he plans to investigate the Psychic Parrot. . . .
In Mudshark, Paulsen introduces readers to a resourceful boy who will have kids everywhere thinking, and laughing.
Editions of Mudshark
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780385746854
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780553494648
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9780385909228
- EBook
- ISBN 9780375892554
Read an Excerpt
The Mudshark Detective Agency is on the case in a winning tale from Gary Paulsen, about whom Booklist writes in a starred review, \"When it comes to telling funny stories about boys, no one surpasses Paulsen.\"
Mudshark is cool. He's fast-thinking and fast-moving, and with his photographic memory, he's the go-to guy with the answers. Lost your shoe? Your dad's car? Can't find your homework? Ask Mudshark. At least, until the Psychic Parrot takes up residence in the school library.
The word in school is that the parrot can out-think Mudshark. And right now, the school needs someone who's good at solving problems. There's an escaped gerbil running the halls, a near-nuclear emergency in the faculty restroom, and an unexplained phenomenon involving disappearing erasers. Once Mudshark solves the mystery of the erasers, he plans to investigate the Psychic Parrot. . . .
In Mudshark, Paulsen introduces readers to a resourceful boy who will have kids everywhere thinking, and laughing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mudshark about?
The Mudshark Detective Agency is on the case in a winning tale from Gary Paulsen, about whom Booklist writes in a starred review, \"When it comes to telling funny stories about boys, no one surpasses Paulsen.\"
Mudshark is cool. He's fast-thinking and fast-moving, and with his photographic memory, he's the go-to guy with the answers. Lost your shoe? Your dad's car? Can't find your homework? Ask Mudshark. At least, until the Psychic Parrot takes up residence in the school library.
The word in school is that the parrot can out-think Mudshark. And right now, the school needs someone who's good at solving problems. There's an escaped gerbil running the halls, a near-nuclear emergency in the faculty restroom, and an unexplained phenomenon involving disappearing erasers. Once Mudshark solves the mystery of the erasers, he plans to investigate the Psychic Parrot. . . .
In Mudshark, Paulsen introduces readers to a resourceful boy who will have kids everywhere thinking, and laughing.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Mudshark?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction
Where can I read a sample of Mudshark?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385746854
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Mudshark?
Gary Paulsen
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Mudshark is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780385746854) and paperback(ISBN 9780553494648) and altformat(ISBN 9780385909228) and ebook(ISBN 9780375892554)
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