Charlie and Frog
Charlie and Frog by Karen Kane is an illustrated middle-grade mystery published by Disney-Hyperion on March 19, 2019. This 272-page book follows Charlie Tickler, who finds himself in the care of his grandparents while his parents are away. Feeling lonely and curious, Charlie ventures into the village of Castle-on-the-Hudson, where he encounters a frightened old woman who communicates a desperate message in sign language before disappearing. Determined to uncover the truth, Charlie teams up with Francine, known as Frog, who aspires to be the world’s greatest detective.
In their quest, Charlie and Frog work together to decipher clues and solve the mystery surrounding the missing woman’s message. As they navigate their investigation, Charlie must quickly learn American Sign Language to communicate effectively with Frog, who is Deaf and eager to apply her detective skills. This engaging story explores themes of friendship and social dynamics while presenting a humorous and intriguing narrative that highlights the importance of listening in various forms.
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Edgar Award Nominee for Best Middle Grade Mystery
All Charlie Tickler wants is for his parents to listen.
Charlie’s parents have left him (again). This time they are off to South Africa to help giant golden moles. And Charlie? He’s been dumped with his TV-obsessed grandparents. Lonely and curious, Charlie heads into the village of Castle-on-the-Hudson, where a frightened old woman gives him a desperate message-in sign language. When she suddenly disappears, Charlie is determined to find answers.
All Francine (aka Frog) Castle wants is to be the world’s greatest detective.
Frog, who is Deaf, would rather be solving crimes than working at the Flying Hands Café. When Charlie Tickler walks into the café looking for help, Frog jumps at the chance to tackle a real-life case.
Together, Charlie and Frog set out to decipher a series of clues and uncover the truth behind the missing woman’s mysterious message. Charlie needs to learn American Sign Language (fast) to keep up with quick-witted Frog. And Frog needs to gather her detective know-how (now) to break the case before it’s too late.
Discover the surprising ways people listen in debut author Karen Kane’s page-turning mystery filled with humor, intrigue, and heartwarming friendships.
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