Who Killed Mr. Chippendale?: A Mystery in Poems (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780140385137)

Nominated for the prestigious Edgar Allan Poe Award of the Mystery Writers of America

An ALA Top Ten Best Book for Young Adults

Award-winning author and poet Mel Glenn presents a unique mystery told through a series of free verse poems.

When popular Tower High English teacher Mr. Chippendale is fatally shot, everyone is a suspect. The killer could be anyone--one of his students, a colleague, or even an ex-flame. The aftermath of Mr. Chippendale's murder is a suspenseful story that will keep readers guessing who the killer is right until the last page.

* "More than a whodunit, this unique offering explores a multitude of issues in its pages."--School Library Journal (starred review)

Author: Mel Glenn
ISBN-10: 0140385134
ISBN-13: 9780140385137
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Language: English
Published: 04/01/1999
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.15lbs
Size: 7.38h x 4.32w x 0.28d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5
Point Value: 2
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 14917 / Who Killed Mr. Chippendale? a Mystery in Poems

Award: Edgar Allan Poe Awards - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 04/15/2001 pg. 1549
Publishers Weekly 04/26/1999