
By George E. Stanley, Salvatore Murdocca (Illustrator)
Part of the Third-Grade Detectives series
Can third-grade detectives prove Mr. Roper's innocence in a stolen oyster case?
When beloved grocer Mr. Roper is accused of selling stolen oysters, the Third-Grade Detectives spring into action. Guided by Mr. Merlin's secret codes, they scour beaches, rival farms, and even garbage trucks for clues. Can they uncover the truth and clear Mr. Roper's name, or will the mystery remain unsolved? Dive into a world where pearls aren't the only treasures hidden in oysters.
A Case That’s Tougher To Crack Than An Oyster Shell. Everybody loves Mr. Roper. He gives kids free candy or ice cream when their parents shop at his grocery store. So when he’s accused of selling stolen oysters, Mr. Merlin’s Third-Grade Detectives don’t believe it. But can they prove it? Mr. Merlin’s secret codes have the Detectives looking for clues at the beach, at rival oyster farms, and even in a garbage truck – yuck! It turns out pearls aren’t the only valuable thing you can get from oysters – you can also get evidence to help solve a baffling mystery!
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