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The Picture-Perfect Crime

by Jahnna N. Malcolm · 1994

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A collection of mini-mysteries based on the popular board game follows the adventures of Mr. Boddy, whose weekend duties as host to Colonel Mustard, Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, and other questionable guests challenge young detectives.

Genre
mysterymysteryMore like thisLess of this
Themes
childhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1990s1990sMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrensyoung adult
Length
short · 95 pages

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