The Case of the Haunted Scarecrow Quotes

“Fair is fair, Buzzy—and you're foul by a mile. You tried to pull a fast one with that phony scarecrow. But you messed with the wrong guy. Now the trick's on you. It's time to hit the road."
"Yeah," Kim said. "Just dry up and blow away.”
― James Preller, The Case of the Haunted Scarecrow

“I suddenly felt tired of listening to my own voice.”
― James Preller, The Case of the Haunted Scarecrow

“I craned my neck and read the label. "We're looking for a kid named Eddie Bauer," I said.
"That's the clothing label!" Mila said.”
― James Preller, The Case of the Haunted Scarecrow

“I called Kim's house the moment I got home. “I've got your necklace," I told her.
Kim was thrilled. Mila, on the other hand, was not. She didn't understand why I didn't return to Kim's house. "Now I have to walk home alone," Mila complained.
"No! Don't," I warned her. "Call your father. Get a ride. But do not—I repeat, DO NOT—walk home alone. It's too dangerous.”
― James Preller, The Case of the Haunted Scarecrow

“A giggle, huh. I guess they think this is a joke,” I said. “Well, I’m not laughing.”
― James Preller, The Case of the Haunted Scarecrow

“I'm a detective. I ask questions until I like the answers.”
― James Preller, The Case of the Haunted Scarecrow