When Mr Petrusca, the fishmonger, finds his prize lobsters stolen, he is very upset. But then Hazel Green discovers that the thief left a coded note, which Mr Petrusca is unable to read. It takes all Hazel's ingenuity to crack the code, solve the mystery, and then help Mr Petrusca learn to read. For ages 8-12, or read-aloud to younger ones
Notes
Victorian Premier's reading challenge booklist 2007- year 5 and year 6
Audience
For children
Notes
"The Children's Book Council of Australia short-listed book"--Label on cover