Donald J. Sobol, author of the popular Encyclopedia Brown books, tickles his reader's curiosity (and funny bone) in this hilarious tale of friendship, ingenuity, and smashing achievement. We meet Ken Mullins and his three buddies Orv, Horseshoes and Bo, who unexpectedly find themselves forming a detective squad-V.A.C.U.U.M.(Volunteer Agents Crusading Unsteadily Under Mongoose). Assisted by Mary Evans, the girl expert in karate (her title: V.A.C.U.U.M. B.A.G.), they are soon thrown between the nefarious "Cobra" gang (which ...
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Donald J. Sobol, author of the popular Encyclopedia Brown books, tickles his reader's curiosity (and funny bone) in this hilarious tale of friendship, ingenuity, and smashing achievement. We meet Ken Mullins and his three buddies Orv, Horseshoes and Bo, who unexpectedly find themselves forming a detective squad-V.A.C.U.U.M.(Volunteer Agents Crusading Unsteadily Under Mongoose). Assisted by Mary Evans, the girl expert in karate (her title: V.A.C.U.U.M. B.A.G.), they are soon thrown between the nefarious "Cobra" gang (which is threatening the entire city of Miami for high stakes) and "Mongoose," the sleepy-seeming good guys. Now the fun begins: vintage cars, a World War I De Havilland airplane, island escapades, a sinister weapon and a constantly twisting plot keep the reader breathless between suspense and laughter. A well-written and enjoyable addition to our Adventure Library.
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This is one of those books that sucks you in and holds you fast. There's lots of action, and, even though the author makes you think it's all figured out about halfway through, there's a big surprise ending. Kenneth Mullins narrates as he and his three pals race through a maze of dangerous and exciting events. The four sixteen-year-olds are: Ken Mullins, track runner Orv Davy, a big genius in a small body Seven-foot Bo Johnson Horseshoes Kates It all starts with a mysterious stranger and a car called Big Dog. It turns into a tale of spies, smarts, and a strange memory powder that destroys men's minds. I can't tell you any more or it would give away the story.
