Who Killed Mr. Chippendale: A Mystery in Poems

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Nominated for the prestigious Edgar Allan Poe Award of the Mystery Writers of America An ALA Top Ten Best Book for Young Adults Award-winning author and poet Mel Glenn presents a unique mystery told through a series of free verse poems. When popular Tower High English teacher Mr. Chippendale is fatally shot, everyone is a suspect. The killer could be anyone-one of his students, a colleague, or even an ex-flame. The aftermath of Mr. Chippendale's murder is a suspenseful story that will keep readers guessing who the killer is right until the last page. * "More than a whodunit, this unique offering explores a multitude of issues in its pages."-School Library Journal(starred review)

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"Glenn delivers a starkly realistic view of modern high-school life."

-- School Library Journal, starred review

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Mel Glenn grew up in Brooklyn, New York and has been teaching English for twenty-seven years at his alma mater, Lincoln High School. He has won many awards for his writing and is the author of six books of poetry and three novels for young adults. He and his wife, Elyse, live in Brooklyn with their two sons, Jonathan and Andrew.