Trashed!

By Martha Freeman

A chipped teacup leads Arthur to uncover a hidden crime only he can solve.

3.6/5 Goodreads · 62 ratings

304 pages

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Arthur Popper, a timid boy working at his family's quirky junk store, stumbles upon a chipped teacup that holds the secret to a perfect crime. With a ghostly mouse, his best friend, and a reluctant police officer, Arthur musters the courage to solve the mystery. Can he confront the thief and prove he's more than just a customer service whiz? Dive into a tale of unexpected bravery, friendship, and a touch of the supernatural as Arthur navigates stolen jewels and treacherous alliances in Boulder, Colorado.

From the publisher

From Edgar Award-nominated author Martha Freeman comes a “delightful” (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade mystery following a young boy working at his family’s secondhand store that is a steal-your-heart story about family and friendship. Arthur Popper helps out in his family’s Boulder, Colorado, junk store, Universal Trash, a place so full of cool stuff it inspires awe in first-time shoppers. When it comes to ukuleles, peppermills, and rhinestones, Arthur knows what’s what. But unlike his motorcycle-riding grandma and his namesake, King Arthur, he’s not brave or adventurous. Then Arthur finds a chipped teacup, of all things, and realizes it’s the key to solving the perfect crime–a crime only he knows about. With help from a supernatural sidekick, his best friend, his annoying little sister, and a sad-faced police officer, Arthur embarks on the hard work of detecting. Everyone knows Arthur is good at customer service. Does he have what it takes to solve a mystery and confront a thief?

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