Wilma Tenderfoot and the Case of the Putrid Poison

Wilma Tenderfoot #2

by Emma Kennedy

Wilma Tenderfoot's dreams have come true. She is now an apprentice detective to the famous Theodore Goodman, and she is one step closer to finding out what happened to her parents. Now a new case has come up for Theodore - actors at the Valiant Vaudeville Theatre are being poisoned one by one and the criminal is at large. Wilma may be small, but she's determined to put her apprenticeship skills to the test. Then, right in the middle of the investigation, Theodore disappears! Wilma is on her own (with her loyal beagle, Pickle, of course) and decides her best bet is to go undercover to solve the case. But will she unmask the poisoner before she is the next target?

Genres: Mystery, Middle Grade, Childrens, Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy

272 pages, Paperback

Published August 2, 2010

Reviews

[Edel Waugh Salisbury · Rating 4 out of 5]

A charming murder mystery for children with a fearless heroine called Wilma Tenderfoot. Wilma is a detective in training and it does not take long for a case to come up that needs her help. In this book stars of the stage are dropping like falling stars , and no one knows who or what is causing these deaths. Wilma has to put her thinking cap on to try and figure this head scratcher out , but with a little help from her friends and her dog Pickle perhaps she may be able to save the day. Wilma is a very head strong , confident and eager character who is a pleasure to read about. There are many comical parts in the book and so this would be perfect to read with a child as both adult and child could gain enjoyment from this.

[William · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really fun read. I was surprised and felt sad when I found out who the real murderer was. (Sorry no spoilers here)

[Charlyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wilma now lives with the famous detective Theordore Goodman and has become his apprentice. Her goal to become a detective herself and find her parents is helped by her admission to the Cooper Academy of Detection and Espionage. When the actors at the local vaudeville theater become the victims of a murderer, Wilma has a chance to help Goodman solve the mystery and use some of the skills in her textbook. And when Goodman's ability to find the murdered is questioned, he disappears leaving the case in the hands of Wilma, her dog Pickle, and Inspector Lemone. Those who've read the first book know that only Wilma has the talent to help Goodman. But when Wilma goes undercover and becomes an actor at the theater, it appears that she, too, will be a victim.

Barbu D'Anvers and his sidekick Janty appear once more to add havoc to the solution to the mystery. When D'Anvers takes over the theater, it appears that he must be the murderer. It seems, however, that the only thing he is trying to kill is Goodman's reputation. As actors continue to fall victim, Wilma must help Goodman solve the mystery and protect his name.

[Pritika I.]

Wilma Tenderfoot's dream has just come true She has become the apprentice of Cooper Island's most famous detective, Theodore P. Goodman. On top of that, she has been accepted into the Cooper Academy of Detection and Espionage . As all this is going on, trouble strikes at the Vaudveville Theater. Actors and Actresses, one by one, are dying from a powerful poison. Barbu D' Anvars , from the previous book, gets involved as a red herring. Even Wilma becomes a victim while investigating this curious case. Join Inspector Lemon, Pickle, Mr. Goodman, and Wilma on their quest in finding the criminal who owns this putrid poison.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent read, but I prefered the adventures of Edgar and Ellen(Written by Charles Ogden),because it created a clearer image and it had better discription.Also when a image is created in my head by this book it's so different to what I see in the book's illustrations...>.<

[Virginia · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the 2nd installment of the series and for the most part I thought it was cute and funny. The next book is coming out this summer. Fast read. Interesting characters. Very funny dog named Pickles! lol

[Kim Maddin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just love Wilma! Though Pickle is my favourite

[Luca · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a really good book to me, the funny stuff was like the story that Wilma gave the judges to get into the place.

[Sydney · Rating 3 out of 5]

in this book the person who poisoned the actors was unbelievable.

[Sydney · Rating 5 out of 5]

i like the part when Theodore P.Goodman saves Wilma's life.

[Britt, Book Habitue · Rating 5 out of 5]

These are so fun. Love the narrative voice.

[Rebekah G · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an exciting book, where Emma Kennedy puts in exciting activity, and detective work. This is not only a 2nd book in this series, but my second favorite.

[Holli · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars
I enjoyed this even more than the first.

[Mildly Mad Hatter(Semi Hiatus) · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5
This is such a sweet little girl, I love how she is always asking questions and trying to understand what is going on around her. There are some parts that seem a little dark for for young the writing is, like murders and such, but other then that, I believe it was clean. Definitely something I would let my siblings read once they are of age.

[Matt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book such a fast cool read full of mischief evil and revenge.

[Megan Prior]

I have tried to find this book for YEARS! When I was 12, this book blew my mind. It literally had it all. I’ve been desperately googling to find this book for a year or so now!

[Pat Raab · Rating 4 out of 5]

All-in-one fun and life lessons.

[Jack Carvajal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wilma hace pensar en una mezcla entre sherlock holmes y tom sawyer

[Karen Keyte · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ten year old me, a die hard fan of Trixie Belden and Roald Dahl, would have loved Wilma Tenderfoot and her crazy adventures.

[Anita · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the second book in this series, Wilma is now Goodman's official apprentice and, with Pickle in tow, they're called in to investigate a string of murders on Cooper Island's only stage, The Valliant Vaudeville Theater.

I LOVE that not one, but multiple people are murdered in this story, just like the first. It is true murder and mayhem whenever Wilma's at the theater!

Of course Barbu and Tully and Janty get invoved by buying the theater and planning to milk the murders for as many ticket sales as they can.

Can Wilma and Pickle figure out who -- and what -- is poisoning the thespians? Can they thwart Barbu's evil plan -- again? And more importantly, will the show go on -- even if the actors keep dropping dead like flies?

A wonderful sequel.

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[Kim Gontarz]

Looks like Wilma's detective skills are improving and she has been accepted to "the Academy".

[Scarlett · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVE this book