The Case of the Deadly Desperados Hardcover - 2012
by Caroline Lawrence
- Used
- near fine
- Paperback
- first
Introducing P.K. Pinkerton, Masterof Disguise
When twelve-year-old P.K. (Pinky) Pinkerton's fosterparents are murdered by Whittlin' Walt and hisgang of ruthless desperados, Pinky goes on the run.He's forced into hiding with Ma's priceless last possession:the deed to a large amount of land and silvermines in the Nevada Mountains. But relying ondisguises will only keep Pinky hidden for so long,and the desperados are quickly closing in . . .
Narrated by the incredibly lively Pinky, this thrillinghigh-speed chase through the Wild West will keepreaders on the edge of their seats until the very lastpage.AUTHOR BIO: Caroline Lawrence is an English-American author who wasborn in London and grew up in Bakersfield, California. Shecurrently lives in London, England.END
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Details
- Title The Case of the Deadly Desperados
- Author Caroline Lawrence
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition 1st Edition
- Condition Used - Near Fine
- Pages 272
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher G.p. Putnam's Sons Books For Young Readers, New York
- Date 2012-02
- Illustrated Yes
- Bookseller's Inventory # 110
- ISBN 9780399256332 / 0399256334
- Weight 0.88 lbs (0.40 kg)
- Dimensions 8.41 x 5.81 x 1.09 in (21.36 x 14.76 x 2.77 cm)
- Ages 08 to 12 years
- Grade levels 3 - 7
- Reading level 750
- Library of Congress subjects Racially mixed people, Orphans
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2011013305
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
Summary
When twelve-year-old P.K. (Pinky) Pinkerton's foster parents are murdered by Whittlin' Walt and his gang of ruthless desperados, Pinky goes on the run and is forced into hiding with Ma's priceless last possession: the deed to a large amount of land and silver mines in the Nevada Mountains. But relying on disguises will only keep Pinky hidden for so long, and the desperados are quickly closing in . . .
Narrated by the incredibly lively Pinky, this thrilling high-speed chase through the Wild West will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.
