Watermelon Mystery at Sugar Creek

Name: Watermelon Mystery at Sugar Creek
Author: Paul Hutchens

By Paul Hutchens

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About This Book

A boy recounts a summer on his family farm when a prized watermelon he has tended is stolen, prompting him and his close-knit gang of friends to investigate. Their nocturnal stakeouts, tent camping, and careful attention to garden features such as pumps and fences lead them into a broader mystery that brings them into contact with local authorities. Through small-town routines, resourceful detection, and the distinct personalities of companions nicknamed Poetry, Dragonfly, and Little Tom, they follow clues that culminate in the capture of a fugitive and a series of unexpected rural adventures.

About the Author

Paul Hutchens

Paul Hutchens was an American author best known for his children's series, The Sugar Creek Gang. This series, which includes titles such as "North Woods Manhunt" and "Shenanigans at Sugar Creek," features a group of young friends who embark on various adventures, often infused with themes of friendship, morality, and the outdoors. Hutchens' engaging storytelling and relatable characters have made his works enduring favorites among young readers. His ability to weave excitement with valuable life lessons has contributed to the lasting appeal of the Sugar Creek Gang stories.