Roy, Ron, 1940-

The absent author / by Ron Roy ; illustrated by John Gurney. - New York : Scholastic Inc., c1997. - 86 p. : ill., map ; 20 cm. - A to Z mysteries. . - Roy, Ron, 1940- A to Z mysteries. .

"A"--Spine. "A Stepping Stone book." Reprint: Originally published: New York : Random House, c1997. "First Scholastic printing, September 1998"--Verso t.p. "This Scholastic edition is only available for distribution through the school market."--P.[4] of cover.

Dink Duncan and his two friends investigate the apparent kidnapping of famous mystery author Wallis Wallace.

2.5. 006-009.

ISBN: 0590819186 (pbk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Detective and mystery stories.