The Law of Finders Keepers
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2018

The Law of Finders Keepers

By Sheila Turnage

Part of the Mo & Dale Mysteries series

A treasure hunt for Blackbeard's gold leads to secrets and life-changing decisions in Tupelo Landing.

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In Tupelo Landing, the Desperado Detectives—Mo, Dale, and Harm—are on a thrilling quest for Blackbeard's lost gold. Hired by the mayor's mother, they face a professional treasure hunter and a possible curse. Meanwhile, Mo discovers clues about her long-lost mother, adding personal stakes to the adventure. As Valentine's Day looms, tensions rise, and the trio must navigate twin treasure hunts that could change their lives forever. Will they find the gold and Mo's mother, or will one of them have to leave town for good?

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The heart-warming conclusion to the beloved Mo & Dale Mysteries by Newbery Honor author Sheila Turnage featuring the most shocking case yet! Pirate fever sweeps through the town after an opportunistic treasure hunter shows up looking to lay claim to Blackbeard’s lost gold buried somewhere in Tupelo Landing. When the (probably) world-famous Desperado Detectives–Mo and Dale and Harm–are hired by Mayor Little’s mother to find the pirate loot for her, and the high-stakes race for riches is on! But that’s not the only treasure hunt in town. Mo LoBeau unearths shocking new clues that may lead to her long-lost Upstream Mother–in the riskiest, scariest, and possibly richest case of her life. Will Mo find her Upstream Mother? Can the Desperados sidestep Blackbeard’s curse and outsmart a professional treasure hunter? Will Dale faint under the pressure of Valentine’s Day? Could the stakes be any higher? Yes. With twin treasures hanging in the balance, Mo, Dale, and Harm realize one of them may have to leave Tupelo Landing. For good. Readers can come to this new Mo & Dale Mystery right after Three Times Lucky if they like. And don’t miss the rest of the Mo & Dale Mysteries! Three Times Lucky The Ghosts of Tupelo Landing The Odds of Getting Even

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Format
Paperback
Pages
368
Reading age
10–99+
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
HL580L
Themes & topics
Books about communityBooks about identityBooks about piratesBooks about familyBooks about treasure
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.2
F&P level
~O
AR points
10
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
196783
Publication
Published
September 10, 2019
First published
April 17, 2018
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780142426173

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