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  • Published: 15 August 2011
  • ISBN: 9780887769597
  • Imprint: Tundra Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 200
  • RRP: $32.99

The Case of the Missing Deed



Adult mysteries with a culinary bent are very popular. We are hoping this first book in a planned new series will have the same appeal. An award-winning author, and attractive package should help the books sell in and through.

Take a dash of colorful characters, a pinch of danger, and generous scoops of adventure and you have a terrific culinary mystery for young readers.

Five cousins are looking forward to their annual vacation at their grandmother’s cottage. None of them knows that this may be their last such summer. A mining company has set its sights on the land and is determined to seize it. Grandma must produce the deed to prove that the property is really hers, but her memory is not what it used to be, and she can’t find it. The children suspect there may be clues to the deed’s whereabouts somewhere in the family’s cherished trove of recipes. But can they solve the mystery in time?

Adult mystery buffs have had many culinary mysteries to choose from. Ellen Schwartz introduces her young readers to a delicious genre. She even provides easy-to-follow and yummy to eat recipes.

  • Published: 15 August 2011
  • ISBN: 9780887769597
  • Imprint: Tundra Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 200
  • RRP: $32.99

About the author

Ellen Schwartz

Ellen Schwartz was born in Washington, DC, and now lives with her family in Burnaby, British Columbia. In addition to writing books, she has published dozens of magazine articles and adult short stories. Her stories for children have been published in children’s magazines and teaching anthologies.

In addition to her work as an author, Ms. Schwartz and her husband run a communications consulting company. She works as a corporate writer, and teaches creative writing at Simon Fraser University and Douglas College. Before becoming a writer, Ms. Schwartz taught special education and the primary grades, and worked as an environmental educator.

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Praise for The Case of the Missing Deed

Praise for STEALING HOME (9780887767654)
"Keenly felt internal conflicts, lightened by some sparky banter put this a cut above the average." - STARRED REVIEW, Booklist

"Excellent writing style propels the novel, making it almost impossible to put down..." - Excellent, Resource Links