Are you looking for a page-turning, contemporary middle grade mystery novel filled with humor, intrigue and heartwarming friendships?<\/strong> If so, Charlie & Frog: A Mystery<\/strong><\/em><\/a> is a brand new book by debut author Karen Kane<\/strong>. My kids love the story of Frog AKA Francine Castle, who is deaf and shines as a tenacious, crime-solving protagonist who introduces Charlie to the world of sign language<\/strong> and teaches it throughout.<\/p>\n Charlie Tickler is feeling frustrated, all he wants is for his parents to listen, but they have left him once again.<\/strong> This time his parents are off to South Africa to help giant golden moles. Where does that leave Charlie? They dumped him off with his TV-obsessed grandparents.<\/p>\n