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)
By:
Mel Glenn Imprint: Puffin Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 179mm,
Width: 110mm,
Spine: 8mm
Weight: 74g ISBN:9780140385137 ISBN 10: 0140385134 Pages: 100 Publication Date:01 April 1999 Recommended Age: From 10 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
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Young adult
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Children / Juvenile
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Educational: Primary & Secondary
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for Who Killed Mr. Chippendale?: A Mystery in Poems
""Glenn delivers a starkly realistic view of modern high-school life.""-- School Library Journal, starred review
Short-listed for Edgar Allan Poe Awards (Young Adults) 1997
