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Books in P.K. Pinkerton series

  • P.K. Pinkerton and the Pistol-Packing Widows

    Caroline Lawrence

    Paperback (Puffin Books, March 10, 2015)
    "If, as P.K.’s foster mother puts it, ‘a Detective is someone who uncovers the Truth & brings Justice’ then Lawrence…is being the kind of detective all good authors can be."--New York Times Book Review on P.K. Pinkerton and the Deadly DesperadosP.K. Pinkerton’s detective agency is thriving in Virginia City—until the evening P.K. is abruptly stuffed into a turnip sack and tossed into the back of a wagon! Surfacing in Chinatown, P.K. is forced into taking a job trailing the abductor’s fiancé in Carson City.Danger lurks at every turn. P.K. must battle quicksand, escape the despicable former Deputy Marshall, Jack Williams, and save Poker Face Jace from certain death at the hands of the fatal “Black Widow,” who is courting P.K.’s friend and mentor.Master-of-disguise P.K. Pinkerton has almost perfected the art of staying hidden in plain sight, but when the stakes become life or death, the only thing that can save the young detective is to give away the biggest secret of all.
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  • P.K. Pinkerton and the Case of the Deadly Desperados

    Caroline Lawrence

    Paperback (Puffin Books, March 7, 2013)
    "Clever, and very funny."--The New York TimesThe year is 1862, and twelve-year-old P.K. “Pinky” Pinkerton is on the run from Whittlin’ Walt and his gang of ruthless desperados. P.K. is determined to hold on to Ma’s last priceless possession: the deed to a large amount of land and silver mines in the Nevada Mountains. Problem is, that’s exactly what Whittlin’ Walt is after, and he’ll do just about anything to get his hands on it. P.K. will have to be both clever and cunning to evade the band of outlaws. But time is running out, and no one can run forever. After all, this is the Wild West, and there’s hardly a safe place to hide.
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  • P.K. Pinkerton and the Petrified Man

    Caroline Lawrence

    Paperback (Puffin Books, Jan. 9, 2014)
    The second book in a rip-roaring adventure series set in the wild west!After escaping the ruthless desperados, P.K. finally feels safe in Virginia City and is ready to set up a new private eye business. But all the mysteries in town seem to be pranks—until the day P.K. meets a young maid named Martha. Martha’s employer has been found dead . . . and now the killer is after her. The mystery takes a grave turn when Martha disappears, so P.K. consults Poker Face Jace, an expert at people reading. With his help, P.K. inspects saloons and billiard rooms, and even tries sneaking into the coroner’s office. But time is quickly running out for P.K., and Martha’s life has never been in more danger.
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  • P.K. Pinkerton and the Petrified Man

    Caroline Lawrence

    Paperback (Puffin Books, Jan. 9, 2014)
    The second book in a rip-roaring adventure series set in the wild west!After escaping the ruthless desperados, P.K. finally feels safe in Virginia City and is ready to set up a new private eye business. But all the mysteries in town seem to be pranks—until the day P.K. meets a young maid named Martha. Martha’s employer has been found dead . . . and now the killer is after her. The mystery takes a grave turn when Martha disappears, so P.K. consults Poker Face Jace, an expert at people reading. With his help, P.K. inspects saloons and billiard rooms, and even tries sneaking into the coroner’s office. But time is quickly running out for P.K., and Martha’s life has never been in more danger.
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  • Tallyho, Pinkerton

    Steven Kellogg

    Hardcover (Dial, March 18, 2002)
    Pinkerton and his feline sidekick bump into Dr. Aleasha Kibble and her Hunting Academy out for fox, but the striped fox looks remarkably like a skunk
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  • Pinkerton, Behave!

    Steven Kellogg

    Hardcover (Dial, May 13, 2002)
    His behavior may be rather unconventional, but Pinkerton the dog proves it doesn't really matter.
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  • P.K. Pinkerton and the Case of the Deadly Desperados

    Caroline Lawrence

    Hardcover (G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, Feb. 16, 2012)
    Introducing P.K. Pinkerton, Master of Disguise When twelve-year-old P.K. (Pinky) Pinkerton's foster parents are murdered by Whittlin' Walt and his gang of ruthless desperados, Pinky goes on the run and is forced into hiding with Ma's priceless last possession: the deed to a large amount of land and silver mines in the Nevada Mountains. But relying on disguises will only keep Pinky hidden for so long, and the desperados are quickly closing in . . . Narrated by the incredibly lively Pinky, this thrilling high-speed chase through the Wild West will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.
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  • P.K. Pinkerton and the Pistol-Packing Widows

    Caroline Lawrence

    Hardcover (G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, March 6, 2014)
    Winning hearts and rave reviews, master-of-disguise P.K. Pinkerton returns to the Wild West in the best adventure yet!P.K. Pinkerton’s detective agency is thriving in Virginia City—until the evening P.K. is abruptly stuffed into a turnip sack and tossed into the back of a wagon! Surfacing in Chinatown, P.K. is forced into taking a job trailing the abductor’s fiancé in Carson City.Danger lurks at every turn. P.K. must battle quicksand, escape the despicable former Deputy Marshall, Jack Williams, and save Poker Face Jace from certain death at the hands of the fatal “Black Widow,” who is courting P.K.’s friend and mentor.Master-of-disguise P.K. Pinkerton has almost perfected the art of staying hidden in plain sight, but when the stakes become life or death, the only thing that can save the young detective is to give away the biggest secret of all.
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  • P.K. Pinkerton and the Petrified Man

    Caroline Lawrence

    Hardcover (G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, April 18, 2013)
    Don't miss this follow-up to the 2012 Amazon Best Book pick, P.K. PINKERTON AND THE DEADLY DESPERADOS!Author Caroline Lawrence returns to the Wild West with another action-packed mystery starring Master-of-Disguise, P.K. Pinkerton.After vanquishing three notorious Desperados, twelve-year-old P.K. Pinkerton opens a private-eye business in Virginia City. P.K.'s skills are quickly put to the test: When a maid named Martha witnesses a murder, she hires the young detective to track the killer before he finds her too.P.K. enlists a trusted ally, Poker Face Jace, to help crack the case—but collecting clues and keeping Martha safe will not be easy. Cunning liars, rogue gunslingers and deadly foes lurk at every turn, and time is running out to bring the murderer to justice.Sharp, thrilling and vividly imagined, P.K. Pinkerton's second action-packed adventure will keep your heart racing through the very last page.
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  • Prehistoric Pinkerton

    Steven Kellogg

    Hardcover (Dial, March 18, 2002)
    Chaos is the result when a little girl takes Pinkerton, an enormous Great Dane puppy with a penchant for chewing up everything in sight, on a visit to the museum to see a collection of dinosaur bones
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  • A Rose for Pinkerton

    Steven Kellogg

    Hardcover (Dial, March 18, 2002)
    Pinkerton's family decides he needs a friend, but is a cat named Rose really suitable?
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  • Rain, Rain Go Away

    Trevor Bond

    Hardcover (Carnival, )
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