Books like Hold the pickles by Vicki Grant
Hold the pickles is a novel that follows the adventures of 15-year-old Dan Hogg as he lands a job as a hotdog mascot at a food fair. However, when a local bully named Johnny is killed, Dan finds himself pulled into the mystery of the disappearance and murder of the food fair's mascot. As Dan investigates, he uncovers a web of secrets involving the local community, including a local businessman who is trying to take over the fair and a group of people who are all trying to steal Dan's mascot. The book is full of action, humor, and suspense, making it a must-read for fans of the genre. Unedited summary from book.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Vicki Grant
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