When Paul, Shanks and Beanpole view Mr. Babbage's lawn filled with rubber duckies, they immediately begin to investigate. Who would dump a load of rubber duckies in the lawn? Is there any connection between the Bratwurst competition that is approaching and that Mr. Babbage is the long-standing winner? As the three friends poke around Bellwood, their list of suspects lengthens and tempers shorten. Other changes threaten to disturb their normal-a big box store, Beanpole's premature sister.
It was refreshing to read a book that is not slipping in any agenda-wholesome, humorous, and entertaining. I can hand this book to any elementary/middle schooler without any hesitation. Quirky characters abound too!
I liked the reference to Edgar Allan Poe's short story "Tell-Tale Heart".
-Borrowed from the library.
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