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Todd and Noelle’s friend, Pop Verner, the experienced night‑watchman at the locality’s bustling department store, is abruptly knocked unconscious, and his treasured pocket watch disappears. Suspicion quickly falls on the three men who normally handle goods in the storeroom, and the children help to sort through clues. With clever deduction and teamwork, they track down the true thief, learning about honesty, responsibility, and the value of community along the way.
First publish date: July 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: George Edward Stanley
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