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The Tell-Tale Start

The Misadventures of Edgar & Allan Poe, Book One

By Gordon McAlpine
Illustrated by Sam Zuppardi

By Gordon McAlpine
Illustrated by Sam Zuppardi

By Gordon McAlpine
Illustrated by Sam Zuppardi

By Gordon McAlpine
Illustrated by Sam Zuppardi

By Gordon McAlpine
Read by Arte Johnson

By Gordon McAlpine
Read by Arte Johnson

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Sep 12, 2013 | ISBN 9780142423462 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Ebook $6.99

Jan 10, 2013 | ISBN 9781101621332 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Audiobook Download $14.00

Jan 15, 2013 | 194 Minutes | 9-12 years

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    About The Tell-Tale Start

    Meet Edgar and Allan Poe — twelve-year-old identical twins, the great-great-great-great-grandnephews of Edgar Allan Poe. They look and act so much alike that they’re almost one mischievous, prank-playing boy in two bodies. When their beloved black cat, Roderick Usher, is kidnapped and transported to the Midwest, Edgar and Allan convince their guardians that it’s time for a road trip. Along the way, mayhem and mystery ensue, as well as deeper questions: What is the boys’ telepathic connection? Is Edgar Allan Poe himself reaching out to them from the Great Beyond? And why has a mad scientist been spying on the Poe family for years?

    With a mix of literary humor, mystery, a little quantum physics, and fun extras like fortune cookie messages, letters in code, license plate clues – and playful illustrations thoughout – this series opener is a perfect choice for smart, funny tweens who love the Time Warp Trio, Roald Dahl, and Lemony Snicket.

    About The Tell-Tale Start

    Meet Edgar and Allan Poe — twelve-year-old identical twins, the great-great-great-great-grandnephews of Edgar Allan Poe. They look and act so much alike that they’re almost one mischievous, prank-playing boy in two bodies. When their beloved black cat, Roderick Usher, is kidnapped and transported to the Midwest, Edgar and Allan convince their guardians that it’s time for a road trip. Along the way, mayhem and mystery ensue, as well as deeper questions: What is the boys’ telepathic connection? Is Edgar Allan Poe himself reaching out to them from the Great Beyond? And why has a mad scientist been spying on the Poe family for years?

    With a mix of literary humor, mystery, a little quantum physics, and fun extras like fortune cookie messages, letters in code, license plate clues – and playful illustrations thoughout – this series opener is a perfect choice for smart, funny tweens who love the Time Warp Trio, Roald Dahl, and Lemony Snicket.

    About The Tell-Tale Start

    Meet Edgar and Allan Poe — twelve-year-old identical twins, the great-great-great-great-grandnephews of Edgar Allan Poe. They look and act so much alike that they’re almost one mischievous, prank-playing boy in two bodies. When their beloved black cat, Roderick Usher, is kidnapped and transported to the Midwest, Edgar and Allan convince their guardians that it’s time for a road trip. Along the way, mayhem and mystery ensue, as well as deeper questions: What is the boys’ telepathic connection? Is Edgar Allan Poe himself reaching out to them from the Great Beyond? And why has a mad scientist been spying on the Poe family for years?

    With a mix of literary humor, mystery, and a little quantum physics, this series opener is a perfect choice for smart, funny tweens who love the Time Warp Trio, Roald Dahl, and Lemony Snicket.

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    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Puffin Books
    Sep 12, 2013 | 208 Pages | 5-1/16 x 7-3/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780142423462

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Puffin Books
    Jan 10, 2013 | 208 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781101621332

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Mystery | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $14.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Jan 15, 2013 | 194 Minutes | 9-12 years | ISBN 9780385368070

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