About this item
Marty Frye is not your ordinary private eye. Marty Frye is "the poet detective"--he solves petty crimes by turning rhymes. In the course of a busy day, Marty tracks down his friend Emma's lost diary, finds a box of toys missing from Mr. Lipsky's store; and locates a bag of disappearing flour for his little sister, Katie. Although he hits some dead ends along the way, Marty Frye combines his three favorite hobbies--sleuthing, rhyming, and climbing trees--and leaves no case unsolved or unrhymed. Three short stories with clear, simple sentences make this charming easy-reader an ideal stepping-stone to longer chapter books. Laurie Keller's quirky illustrations capture the spirit of Janet Tashjian's tongue-in-cheek humor. Young readers will be off in search of a rhyme in no time.
About the Author
Janet Tashjian is a middle-grade and young adult novelist who's been writing books for children for fifteen years. Her first novel Tru Confessions was made into a critically acclaimed Disney TV movie starring Clara Bryant and Shia LaBeouf. The Gospel According to Larry is a cult favorite and Fault Line is taught in many middle and high schools. Her novels My Life As a Book, My Life As a Stuntboy, and My Life As a Cartoonist are all illustrated by her teenage son, Jake. Their collaboration continues with My Life As a Ninja coming April of 2017.Janet lives with her family in Los Angeles, enjoying her respite from the long Boston winters. When she isn't writing, she's rewriting. Learn more about her and all her books at JanetTashjian.com!Janet has been doing school visits for fifteen years; you can email her at spatulaproductions@mac.com for details.Follow her on Twitter and Instagram: @JanetTashjianConnect with her on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJanetTashjian/ Sticker Girl: https://www.facebook.com/Stickergirlbook/? fref=tsCheck out her YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/janettashjianBe sure to check out Janet's newest book, Sticker Girl! http://www.stickergirlbook.com/
