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adeperi's review against another edition
4.0
A very good book by one of my favorite childrens' authors.
bookcub's review against another edition
I am almost positive I read this book in fourth grade but I only remember the how and who of who did it in the mystery and almost nothing else .. . .
calistareads's review against another edition
4.0
A fun and engaging middle grade mystery. This is a fast read. There aren't many characters and I'm surprised that I didn't figure it out until right before the reveal. I must be stressed. So it was a good read set in the bowels of Junior High School.
Is the head cook, Dottie, poisoning the student's, is it just her bad cooking, or is something more nefarious happening. Sebastian is the sleuth and he figures it all out. He also runs his own television show.
This was in my TBR pile from my childhood in the 80s. I decided while I'm on break to read a few of these old books that are lying around. It is fun and a great read after the stress of my school year. So, sometimes it may take 30 years, but I'll read it eventually. James Howe is a solid writer for middle grade and I'm glad I found him again. I want to read all 4 books in this series. Sebastian is a good character.
Is the head cook, Dottie, poisoning the student's, is it just her bad cooking, or is something more nefarious happening. Sebastian is the sleuth and he figures it all out. He also runs his own television show.
This was in my TBR pile from my childhood in the 80s. I decided while I'm on break to read a few of these old books that are lying around. It is fun and a great read after the stress of my school year. So, sometimes it may take 30 years, but I'll read it eventually. James Howe is a solid writer for middle grade and I'm glad I found him again. I want to read all 4 books in this series. Sebastian is a good character.
moggmogg's review against another edition
4.0
Great mystery --not too dated (1986) some of the language is dated but not something that would hinder a good reader. The mystery was well done as well as fleshing out the characters a bit and exploring bullying and friendship. ES/MS Mystery, Journalism, Bullying, Cooking
riotbatgrrl's review
I haven't read this book since I was a tiny child, and MAN, it's dated. I think it was dated when I read it. I'm a little confused as to the audience for this book. The characters are 8th graders, and some of the content is a little advanced. But the writing and the mystery itself are fairly simple.
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