The Sandwich Thief

Marin loves the sandwiches his parents make for him—every day they're different and more delicious than the last. One morning, someone dares to steal his favorite sandwich: ham-cheddar-kale. Furious, Marin begins a fevered and famished investigation to unmask the thief. The days go by, the suspects multiply, and Marin's sandwiches continue to disappear. This droll, graphic caper is a funny school mystery exploring the high stakes of low blood sugar. The first in a series, the book's witty text and graphic illustrations make this funny school mystery perfect for early and advanced readers alike—and for anyone who's been the victim of lunchtime crime.

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Andre Marois writes crime novels for adults and detective stories for children, in addition to running workshops in schools and regularly contributing to journals and magazines. He lives in Montreal, Canada.

Patrick Doyon is an Academy Award nominated director and a book and magazine illustrator. The Sandwich Thief is his first book. He lives in Montreal, Canada.

Audience
childrenspicture booksmiddle grade
Length
short · 160 pages

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