by Patricia Reilly Giff · Young Lions · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780006731702
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«The Secret of the Polk Street School» is the children's mystery book by Patricia Reilly Giff, published by Young Lions in paperback (80 pages).
Dawn wonders if Drake Evans, an unpleasant boy, is behind the strange events happening at Polk Street School. The girl tries to find out what is going on and whether her suspicions about him are justified.
Third title in the The Polka Dot Private Eye series, with illustrations by Blanche Sims. Text in English.
Reading aimed at children from 6 years old, designed for readers who are starting to follow mystery stories.
Patricia Reilly Giff was an American author and teacher born in Brooklyn, New York, United States. She was educated at Marymount Manhattan College, where she was awarded a B.A. degree, and St. John's University, where she earned an M.A. and Hofstra University, where she was awarded a Professional Diploma in Reading and a Doctorate of Humane Letters. After spending some twenty years as a full-time teacher, she began writing, specializing in children's literature. Giff resided in Trumbull, Connecticut, along with her husband Jim and their three children. Giff's writing workshops have influenced other children's authors such as Tony Abbott and Elise Broach. She was a Newbery Honor, ALA Best Book For Young Adults, and Christopher Award laureate.
