The Watermelon Mystery (Sugar Creek Gang) [Paperback]

Paul Hutchins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1971 | Series: Sugar Creek Gang (Book 21)

The Sugar Creek Gang finds itself smack in the middle of another exciting adventure in The Watermelon Mystery.

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From the Back Cover

What do a stolen watermelon and a grocery store robbery have in common' You'll have to read The Watermelon Mystery to find out. First, Bill and Poetry discover somebody's watermelon in their favorite spring. Next, they spot a thief in the Collins' melon patch. And then there's that mysterious rowboat on Sugar Creek in the middle of the night. Tracking down a mystery requires courage and conviction on the part of the Sugar Creek Gang. Before the mystery is solved, the boys learn the importance of forgiving those who have sinned against us.The Sugar Creek Gang series chronicles the faith-building adventures of a group of fun-loving, courageous Christian boys. These classic stories have been inspiring children to grow in their faith for more than five decades. More than three million copies later, children continue to grow up relating to members of the gang as they struggle with the application of their Christian faith to the adventure of life.Now that these stories have been updated for a new generation, you and your child can join in the Sugar Creek excitement.Paul Hutchens's memories of childhood adventures around the fishing hole, the swimming hole, the island, and the woods that surround Indiana's Sugar Creek inspired these beloved tales.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

The late PAUL HUTCHENS, one of evangelical Christianity's most prolific authors, went to be with the Lord on January 23, 1977. Mr. Hutchens, an ordained Baptist minister, served as an evangelist and itinerant preacher for many years. Best known for his Sugar Creek Gang series, Hutchens was a 1927 graduate of Moody Bible Institute. He was the author of 19 adult novels, 36 books in the Sugar Creek Gang series, and several booklets for servicemen during World War II. Mr. Hutchens and his wife, Jane, were married 52 years. They had two children and four grandchildren.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Moody Pr (J) (June 1971)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802448267
• ISBN-13: 978-0802448262
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,638,163 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars MMMMroooooWWWWWWWWW!! Killer Wildcat!!!!!!!, March 15, 2003

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This review is from: The Watermelon Mystery (Sugar Creek Gang) (Paperback)

Capturing kidnappers, recovering stolen fortunes, stalking a killer wildcat - it,s the Sugar Creek Gang smack in the middle of another adventure!