The Black Cat's Clue (Judy Bolton Mysteries) [Paperback]

Margaret Sutton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 31, 2008 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Judy Bolton Mysteries (Book 23)

Fifteen year old Holly Potter has returned to visit her Uncle David Potter during a family reunion he planned at his home, only to learn that he was recently killed in a train wreck in Florida. Holly is afraid to face her relatives alone so she convinces Judy to pretend to be her redheaded older sister Doris. Judy plans to masquerade as Doris until she and Holly can learn why Holly's relatives are searching Uncle David's house and whether Uncle David is really the person who planned the family reunion. Soon Judy has more to investigate than scheming relatives. Is Uncle David's ghost haunting his house, or is Uncle David still alive? Judy has several thrilling adventures in the Potter home until she learns the answer.

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About the Author

Margaret Sutton was born Rachel Irene Beebe in Odin, Pennsylvania in 1903. She was the daughter of Victor Beebe, a well-known historian, and Estella Andrews Beebe. Being a spirited nonconformist, she dropped out of high school, but in 1920, graduated from the Rochester Business Institute. After graduation, she worked for several years as a secretary and in printing. During that time, she met William Sutton at a church dance in New York City. After a courtship exchanging poems and playing chess, they were married in 1924, and she began writing stories for her husband's daughter, Dorothy. Her first Judy Bolton Mystery was published in 1932 under the pen name Margaret Sutton. Ms. Sutton wove many real events and places into the Judy Bolton stories through the 35-year history of the series. She also wrote numerous stories for children and young adults. She was also active in social causes, joining the historic March on Washington in 1964. In 1965, her husband of more than 40 years died. In 1975, after traveling extensively, she married a long-time family friend, Everett Hunting. They moved to Berkeley, California and made their home there until 1993 when they moved back to Pennsylvania. Mr. Hunting died shortly after they moved. In 2001, at the age of 98, Margaret Sutton died in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, not far from her native Potter County.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Applewood Books (July 31, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 142909043X
• ISBN-13: 978-1429090438
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,157,008 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars JUDY BOLTON Book-THE BLACK CAT'S CLUE, March 5, 2009

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This review is from: The Black Cat's Clue (Judy Bolton Mysteries) (Paperback)

This book by Margaret Sutton is about helping a new-found friend. The farmhouse near Judy's in Dry Brook Hollow is the scene. The friend's uncle has died in Florida and the relatives are fighting over the house and furnishings. Judy pretends to be the sister of the friend. No one has seen the sister for years. There is a locked room, music played at night, tunnels, a lost cat, everyone suspicious of everyone else, a long lost son appearing, old friends involved. Nothing is as it seems. A great whodunit for those who like a little shiver. And of course, that famous happy ending. Thanks author Margaret Sutton, you did it again!