Edgar Allan Poe Award
1997 · Young Adult · Nominee
About This Book
Nominated for the prestigious Edgar Allan Poe Award of the Mystery Writers of America
An ALA Top Ten Best Book for Young Adults
Award-winning author and poet Mel Glenn presents a unique mystery told through a series of free verse poems.
When popular Tower High English teacher Mr. Chippendale is fatally shot, everyone is a suspect. The killer could be anyone—one of his students, a colleague, or even an ex-flame. The aftermath of Mr. Chippendale's murder is a suspenseful story that will keep readers guessing who the killer is right until the last page.
* "More than a whodunit, this unique offering explores a multitude of issues in its pages."—School Library Journal (starred review)
An ALA Top Ten Best Book for Young Adults
Award-winning author and poet Mel Glenn presents a unique mystery told through a series of free verse poems.
When popular Tower High English teacher Mr. Chippendale is fatally shot, everyone is a suspect. The killer could be anyone—one of his students, a colleague, or even an ex-flame. The aftermath of Mr. Chippendale's murder is a suspenseful story that will keep readers guessing who the killer is right until the last page.
* "More than a whodunit, this unique offering explores a multitude of issues in its pages."—School Library Journal (starred review)
