DON'T GO NEAR MRS. TALLIE (FRIGHTMARES 3) [Hardcover]

Kehret (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1995 | Age Level: 10 and up | Series: Frightmares, #3

While trying to find a new home for Mrs. Tallie's cat, Care Club members Rosie and Kayo discover that their elderly neighbor may be the victim of a horrifying plot to do her harm.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-8?In the third book in this series, Rosie Saunders and her best friend, Kayo Benton, once again run into trouble when they decide to help an elderly neighbor find a home for her cat. While attempting to help Mrs. Tallie, the girls uncover an attempted murder, a deadly case of mistaken identity, and a mystery that they eventually solve with the help of the police. Rosie and Kayo are smart, positive characters who care about others and who learn from their mistakes. Youngsters will enjoy reading about kids who live ordinary lives but who make an effort to help others in their community through the activities of their "Care Club." The lessons are subtly presented; the girls put their trust in someone they know little about, only to realize that first impressions can be dangerously wrong. Well-written and with a well-formed plot, the story moves along quickly and will hold readers' interest.?Carrie A. Guarria, Lindenhurst Memorial Library, NY
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From Booklist

Gr. 3^-6. Finding a home for an elderly neighbor's cat seems like a perfect project for Care Club members Rosie Saunders and Kayo Benton, but when Mrs. Tallie's health suddenly deteriorates, the girls become suspicious. A poisonous plant and a threatening phone call lead the young sleuths to suspect Mrs. Tallie's gardener, a mistake that almost costs the girls their lives. Twists and turns abound in the exciting, masterfully written story, which continues to deliver surprising plot twists well after the culprit's identity is revealed. The third episode in the Frightmares series, this will make a great read-aloud and will encourage youngsters to sharpen their problem-solving skills by using clues and process of elimination. Lauren Peterson

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing (August 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671891928
• ISBN-13: 978-0671891923
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,169,794 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I've published 45 books; all but two are for children. I wrote magazine articles, short stories, and plays for many years before I discovered that what I like best is to write books for kids.
When I was twelve, I was paralyzed with polio. I made almost a full recovery but I remember that time of my life so clearly that it's easy for me to write from the viewpoint of a twelve or thirteen-year-old.
I'm always thrilled when one of my books wins a state young reader award, because I know those awards are voted on by children.
I am a widow who was married for 48 years. I have two grown children and four grandchildren. I live on a small wildlife sanctuary near Mt. Rainier National Park and I often have deer and elk in my yard.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Somebody wants Mrs. Tallie dead!, November 11, 1999

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This review is from: DON'T GO NEAR MRS. TALLIE (FRIGHTMARES 3) (Paperback)

In this book 2 girls are trying to find a home for their neighbor Mrs. Tallie's cat. They find a poisonous plant in the gardeners shed, though he denies doing anything Mrs. Tallie is getting sicker and sicker!