- Paperback: 184 pages
- Publisher: Random House USA Children's Books; New edition edition (26 Nov 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0679811710
- ISBN-13: 978-0679811718
- Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 13 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 972,616 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Hot on the trail of seven talking parrots that have seemingly vanished into thin air, the Three Investigators are in more trouble than ever. Danger lurks at every turn as they search for the birds, each of whom can quote part of a coded message from a mysterious dead man.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
In this second book about the Three Investigators, Robert Arthur has exceeded the achievements of the first. Whereas The Secret of Terror Castle detailed the boys' attempt to prove their investigative powers, The Mystery of the Stuttering Parrot relates the story of the boys' first real case. Having been charged with finding a missing parrot, they soon find themselves intimately involved in a search for a valuable work of art. The story is much fuller and more satisfying than that of the first book. Here we see the case evolve from a seemingly simple, far from dangerous search for a missing pet to an expanded search for seven mysterious parrots (the significance of which are not at first apparent) and finally to a race against an international art thief to acquire a lost masterpiece. Along the way, they face mysterious foreigners working against them, make sense of an enigmatic coded message, and ultimately triumph (albeit somewhat by accident). Admirably, they also go out of their way to generously help a young Mexican immigrant and his uncle establish a more comfortable life for themselves.
This is the Three Investigators at their finest. The mental acumen of Jupiter Jones is put to the test, and once again his mental prowess proves up to the task. For an adult such as myself, some of the obvious clues are not picked up on in as timely a fashion as I would expect, but one must remember that even Jupiter Jones, genius that he is, is only a lad. This book is an unqualified success, eminently enjoyable to both young and old alike. I feel just as I felt twenty years ago upon first reading these books--anxious to read about the boys' next case.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
have been reading The Three Investigators since i was a kid. I am five titles short of the entire Three Investigators collection (there are 46 titles in the series) and this along with the Dead Man's Riddle remains my favourite.
The Mystery of the Stuttering Parrot is the second in the series and is an absolutely FANTASTIC read. It not only combines suspense, action and thrill, but also has some light hearted humour and wit. As with the rest of the series, this book too teaches a few things to the reader, unlike other popular teenage crime fiction i have read, such as Hardy Boys or Nncy Drew.
I would seriously recommend this book to any teenager interested in crime fiction. Its simple to follow and understand and uses everyday English, without the use of slang, colloquial jargon or abusive words, so that anyone across the world with a working knowledge of English can read it easily enough....
And i believe that anyone liking this book will SURELY go for other titles in the series !!!
The Mystery of the Stuttering Parrot is the second in the series and is an absolutely FANTASTIC read. It not only combines suspense, action and thrill, but also has some light hearted humour and wit. As with the rest of the series, this book too teaches a few things to the reader, unlike other popular teenage crime fiction i have read, such as Hardy Boys or Nncy Drew.
I would seriously recommend this book to any teenager interested in crime fiction. Its simple to follow and understand and uses everyday English, without the use of slang, colloquial jargon or abusive words, so that anyone across the world with a working knowledge of English can read it easily enough....
And i believe that anyone liking this book will SURELY go for other titles in the series !!!
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
A Classic Three Investigators Mystery
5 Aug 2001
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In this second book about the Three Investigators, Robert Arthur has exceeded the achievements of the first. Whereas The Secret of Terror Castle detailed the boys' attempt to prove their investigative powers, The Mystery of the Stuttering Parrot relates the story of the boys' first real case. Having been charged with finding a missing parrot, they soon find themselves intimately involved in a search for a valuable work of art. The story is much fuller and more satisfying than that of the first book. Here we see the case evolve from a seemingly simple, far from dangerous search for a missing pet to an expanded search for seven mysterious parrots (the significance of which are not at first apparent) and finally to a race against an international art thief to acquire a lost masterpiece. Along the way, they face mysterious foreigners working against them, make sense of an enigmatic coded message, and ultimately triumph (albeit somewhat by accident). Admirably, they also go out of their way to generously help a young Mexican immigrant and his uncle establish a more comfortable life for themselves.
This is the Three Investigators at their finest. The mental acumen of Jupiter Jones is put to the test, and once again his mental prowess proves up to the task. For an adult such as myself, some of the obvious clues are not picked up on in as timely a fashion as I would expect, but one must remember that even Jupiter Jones, genius that he is, is only a lad. This book is an unqualified success, eminently enjoyable to both young and old alike. I feel just as I felt twenty years ago upon first reading these books--anxious to read about the boys' next case.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
SECOND TIME IS A REAL CHARM!
17 Oct 2001
Format:Paperback
The Three Investigators series is MUST reading for all kids. As a teacher I encourage all of my students to delve into the adventures of Jupiter Jones, Pete Crenshaw, and Bob Andrews. None of my young readers has ever been disappointed!
This (the second book in the series) mystery is one of the best. It's a fast moving story that gives readers a lot of mystery and action. All the familiar Investigators charms are here: bad guys galore, red herrings, riddles and clues, chases, and the fun of the revelations in the last pages.
I strongly encourage anyone who reads (no matter their age) to pick up this series. It'll put a smile on your face and make you glad that you shut off the TV and dove into a book.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
BUY THIS FOR YOUR KIDS!!!
19 Jun 1998
Format:Paperback
I know I am not the only reader who grew up thrilling to the adventures of the Three Investigators only to graduate on to Sherlock Holmes as an adult. Now I'm forever reminded of that stuttering parrot (to-to-to-be) whenever Holmes and Watson cross their threshold. Robert Arthur created ideal, escapist reading for kids who love to read (and, believe it or not, for those who don't) when he took us to Rocky Beach, CA. This book stands as one of the very best in the long line of Three Investigator books. Three Investigator fans can only hope that the entire series is reissued! BUY THIS FOR YOUR KIDS!!!
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