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The Perplexing Pineapple: The Cryptic Casebook of Coco Carlomagno (and Alberta) Bk 1

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The Perplexing Pineapple: The Cryptic Casebook of Coco Carlomagno (and Alberta) Bk 1 by Ursula Dubosarsky is a delightful children's mystery. Set in bustling Buenos Aires, it features the endearing Coco Carlomagno, a guinea pig detective, and his clever cousin Alberta. They join forces to unravel a series of puzzling events centred around a mysterious pineapple, blending intrigue and adventure in a whimsical narrative.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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The Perplexing Pineapple: The Cryptic Casebook of Coco Carlomagno (and Alberta) Bk 1

Perplexing puzzles, mind-boggling mazes and cracking codes feature in this story about a pair of guinea-pig detectives - Coco Carlomagno, the easily-startled Chief of Police, and his more sensible cousin, Alberta. Perfect for readers of the TREEHOUSE books.

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Buenos Aires' Chief of Police, Coco Carlomagno, is sure his office high in the Obelisco is haunted. Every day at the same time he sees a floating pineapple and every day he hears a terrible noise. What could it mean? Who could it be? There's only one guinea pig Coco can turn to to help him in his hour of need: his logic-loving cousin Alberta. Can Alberta help him unravel the mysteries of the perplexing pineapple?

Series: CRYPTIC CASEBOOK OF COCO CARLOMAGNO (AND ALBERTA)

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781743312575

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 April 2013

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Terry Denton
  • Illustrated by Terry Denton

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 114g

Pages: 84

About the Author

URSULA DUBOSARSKY is regarded as one of the most talented writers in Australia today. Her work ranges from multi-award-winning novels for older readers like Abyssinia, Theodora's Gift, The Red Shoe and the 2012 CBCA shortlisted The Golden Day to her highly-acclaimed and hilarious picture books with Andrew Joyner such as The Terrible Plop. Ursula has also collaborated with Tohby Riddle in their award-winning series that takes an entertaining journey through English language, The Word Spy and Return of the Word Spy. Ursula Dubosarsky is the Australian Children's Laureate for 2020 - 2021.

TERRY DENTON has written and illustrated many popular books, including Gasp! the breathtaking adventures of a fish left home alone (now an animated TV series), the madly inventive Storymaze series and his books for younger children about Wombat and Fox. He is also a long-time collaborator with bestselling author Andy Griffiths and their books, including The Cat on the Mat Is Flat, The Bad Book the hilarious Just! series and 13 and 26 Storey Treehouse have won every children's choice award in the country.

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