Famous last words. Joey Bishop soon finds himself face-to-face with the kidnappers himself (as well as his archenemy) in this fast-paced, urban story that will leave you panting for your next breath.
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-6 category by the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award. It was recognised in the Grades 4-6 category by the Golden Sower Award.
There are 137 pages in this book. This book was published 1999 by Simon & Schuster Ltd .
Willo Davis Roberts wrote many mystery and suspense novels for children during her long and illustrious career, including The Girl with the Silver Eyes, The View from the Cherry Tree, Twisted Summer, Megan's Island, Baby-Sitting Is a Dangerous Job, Hostage, Scared Stiff, The Kidnappers, and Caught! Three of her children's books won Edgar Awards, while others received great reviews and other accolades, including the Sunshine State Young Reader's Award, the California Young Reader's Medal, and the Georgia Children's Book Award.
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This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Edgar Allan Poe Award
This book was recognised by the The Edgars Award. The Edgars - or 'Edgar Allen Poe Award' - are presented annually by the members of the Mystery Writers of America to distinguished fiction and non-fiction works about crime, mystery and detection primarily by American authors.
Golden Sower Award
This book was recognised in the Grades 4-6 category by the Golden Sower Award.
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-6 category by the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award.
Black-Eyed Susan Award
This book was recognised in the Grades 4-6 category by the Black-Eyed Susan Award.
