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Publication

1992 - Yearling Book, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

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  • DDC[Fic]

Description

Dunc and Amos aren't impressed with the old parrot in the pet store, even when they learn that the bird speaks four languages, has outlived ten of its owners, and is probably 150 years old. But when it starts mouthing off about buried treasure, Dunc and Amos pay full attention.

Description

When Dunc Culpepper and his best friend, Amos, first see the parrot in a pet store, they're not impressed -- it's smelly, scruffy, and missing half its feather. They're only slightly impressed when they learn that the parrot speaks four languages, has outlived ten of its owners, and is probably 150 years old. But then this dirty bird starts talking about buried treasure ...

Subjects

Topics

Treasure trovesJuvenile fictionDetective and mystery stories

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