Monsieur Eek by David Ives (PB, 2001)

Content Description:  Nothing ever happens in MacOongafoondsen until a mysterious ship washes up on the beach.  The lone survivor is a small, hairy figure the townspeople take for a Frenchman.  While thirteen-year-old Emmaline and her best friend Flurp welcome Monsieur Eek, the rest of the town is uncertain of the stranger. When Monsieur Eek is arrested as a spy, Emmaline and Flurp find themselves not only defending their new friend's life, but also trying to save their own. There are 21 chapters. Condition Description: Good.  There is one scribble on inside front cover (1 1/4" square) and a small purple smudge at center of spine.  There are no other markings, tears, or other defects noted. Publisher: Harper Trophy Number of Pages:  179 Dimensions: 5" x 7 1/2" x 1/2" Country of Manufacture: United States