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Turkey Trouble on the National Mall by Ron Roy. A Capital Mystery.
Review summary: The mystery plot in this early chapter book for kids is really quite sophisticated. Plug a few of the obvious plot holes and it could stand in for an adult thriller. This exciting adventure includes political intrigue, international conspiracy, and an elaborate sting operation, all to save a turkey named Cloud. (Click here for text of full review.)
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Turkey Trouble on the National Mall
Ron Roy
A Capital Mystery
Random House (August 2012)
Publisher synopsis: Every year, the President pardons one turkey for Thanksgiving. One. But KC and her best friend, Marshall, think one isn't enough! This year, they want to gather lots of turkeys to be spared. The night before the holiday, the turkeys are in a big flock on the National Mall waiting to be set free. The next morning, they're gone! Who would steal 117 Thanksgiving turkeys? KC and Marshall have to ruffle some feathers to find out!
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