P.K. Pinkerton and the Case of the Deadly Desperados

By Caroline Lawrence | Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group

About the book

\"Clever, and very funny.\"--The New York Times

The year is 1862, and twelve-year-old P.K. “Pinky” Pinkerton is on the run from Whittlin’ Walt and his gang of ruthless desperados. P.K. is determined to hold on to Ma’s last priceless possession: the deed to a large amount of land and silver mines in the Nevada Mountains. Problem is, that’s exactly what Whittlin’ Walt is after, and he’ll do just about anything to get his hands on it. P.K. will have to be both clever and cunning to evade the band of outlaws. But time is running out, and no one can run forever. After all, this is the Wild West, and there’s hardly a safe place to hide.

Editions of P.K. Pinkerton and the Case of the Deadly Desperados

Hardcover
ISBN 9780399256332
Paperback
ISBN 9780142423813
EBook
ISBN 9781101560297
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9780307968821
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9780307968845
AudioDisc
ISBN 9780307968838

Read an Excerpt

\"Clever, and very funny.\"--The New York Times

The year is 1862, and twelve-year-old P.K. “Pinky” Pinkerton is on the run from Whittlin’ Walt and his gang of ruthless desperados. P.K. is determined to hold on to Ma’s last priceless possession: the deed to a large amount of land and silver mines in the Nevada Mountains. Problem is, that’s exactly what Whittlin’ Walt is after, and he’ll do just about anything to get his hands on it. P.K. will have to be both clever and cunning to evade the band of outlaws. But time is running out, and no one can run forever. After all, this is the Wild West, and there’s hardly a safe place to hide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is P.K. Pinkerton and the Case of the Deadly Desperados about?

\"Clever, and very funny.\"--The New York Times

The year is 1862, and twelve-year-old P.K. “Pinky” Pinkerton is on the run from Whittlin’ Walt and his gang of ruthless desperados. P.K. is determined to hold on to Ma’s last priceless possession: the deed to a large amount of land and silver mines in the Nevada Mountains. Problem is, that’s exactly what Whittlin’ Walt is after, and he’ll do just about anything to get his hands on it. P.K. will have to be both clever and cunning to evade the band of outlaws. But time is running out, and no one can run forever. After all, this is the Wild West, and there’s hardly a safe place to hide.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in P.K. Pinkerton and the Case of the Deadly Desperados?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction

Where can I read a sample of P.K. Pinkerton and the Case of the Deadly Desperados?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780399256332

Is P.K. Pinkerton and the Case of the Deadly Desperados part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series P.K. Pinkerton

Who is/are the Author/s of the book P.K. Pinkerton and the Case of the Deadly Desperados?

Caroline Lawrence

Who is the Publisher of the book P.K. Pinkerton and the Case of the Deadly Desperados?

Penguin Young Readers Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

P.K. Pinkerton and the Case of the Deadly Desperados is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780399256332) and paperback(ISBN 9780142423813) and ebook(ISBN 9781101560297) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780307968821) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780307968845) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780307968838)

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