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Mo LoBeau, an eleven‑year‑old found ashore in Tupelo Landing, North Carolina, and her best friend Dale become unlikely detectives when a mysterious murder threatens the town’s small community. The victim, an amnesiac Colonel who co‑runs a café with his cook, Miss Lana, appears suspicious. Amid clues and confusions, Mo and Dale must uncover the truth, confronting themes of identity and community life while exploring the intimacy of a local restaurant setting.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Sheila Turnage
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