Spud Sweetgrass

Uncle Ronald

You Can Pick Me Up at Peggy's Cove

Covered Bridge

Hey, Dad!

The Low Life: 5 Great Tales from up and down the River

Up to Low

Amy's Choice

Its winter in Ottawa, and that means crunching snow, plunging temperatures, and frozen canals. It also means murder. Ottawa Technical High School student Spud Sweetgrass has just witnessed a killing and he cant get it out of his mind. He wrestles with deciding if he should tell the police what he saw or remain silent. His conscience ultimately wins over his fear, and Spud takes on the complex task of helping solve the crime. Spud doesnt tell everything he knows to Detective Kennedy, nor is he working alone. His friends Connie Pan and Dink the Thinker return from Spud Sweetgrass to assist. The clues point to some unexpected places, like the beauty salon where Connie works. One of Connies clients, the man with the most beautiful hair in the world or so he thinks may be involved! Despite being unnerved over Connie having had her fingers in that hair, Spud forges ahead. But can he and his pals solve this terrible crime? Spud in Winter showcases Brian Doyles trademark vivid, staccato style, smart, fast-paced plotting, and memorably eccentric characters in a rollicking read.

Perseverance

Courage

Adventure

Spud in Winter

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