Sizzle and Splat

Sizzle and Splat Sleuths #1

by Ronald Kidd

Two high school students, members of a prestigious youth orchestra, investigate the sabotage of an important benefit concert and the kidnapping of the orchestra association president.

Genres: Humor, Mystery, Childrens

122 pages, Hardcover

First published November 29, 1983

About the author

Ronald Kidd is the author of thirteen novels for young readers, including the highly acclaimed “Night on Fire” and “Monkey Town: The Summer of the Scopes Trial.” His novels of adventure, comedy, mystery, and American history have received the Children's Choice Award, an Edgar Award nomination, and honors from the American Library Association, the International Reading Association, the Library of Congress, and the New York Public Library. He is a two-time O'Neill playwright who lives in Nashville, Tennessee.

Reviews

[Brittany Valente · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not sure what I just read but I read it 🤷‍♀️

[Monique]

Weird, there are like no reviews for this book. Well, I got about 3/4 of the way through (although a short book), when it took a twist for the worst. What Splat said was kinda random (for me) and not needed at all. I'm pretty sure there were some innuendos but gladly, they went over my head.

This seemed cool at first, I mean, the description of Splat oozing grease was disgusting and at the same time unique, because the love interest isn't drop dead gorgeous or something. At the part I mention, it took a sexual turn, which was really weird since I thought this was a juv. but they are seniors in high school. Which doesn't make it better. So for me, the book ended there.


So, just really disappointing.

[Kate Racculia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Talk about formative reads.