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The Impossible Crime (Mac B., Kid Spy #2)

by Mac Barnett Publisher: ORCHARD BOOKS

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A locked-room mystery at an Irish castle

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A locked-room mystery at an Irish castle

When the Crown Jewels disappear from a locked room, young spy Mac B. faces a puzzle that asks not only who took them, but how. The investigation leads to an ancient Irish castle, where the mystery shares space with historical details, unusual dangers and a revenge plot reaching back hundreds of years. The book pairs its whodunit with a “howdunit” challenge, inviting readers to test their own deductions alongside Mac. Full-color illustrations appear throughout, adding a visual dimension to this second installment in the Mac B., Kid Spy series.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 who enjoy mysteries and detective stories
  • Young readers interested in spy adventures, castles, and historical details
  • Readers who like illustrated chapter-book adventures and solving puzzles alongside a protagonist

Themes

Locked-room mysteryEspionage and deductionHistorical intrigueAdventure

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Book overview

Mac B. is back... and this time, a new enemy is after the Crown Jewels! Will Mac solve this locked-room mystery in time?

 

An instant New York Times bestseller!The Crown Jewels are in danger... again! When the jewels go missing from inside a locked room, Mac's spy skills are put to the test. How did the thief break in? Where did the jewels go? And will Mac be able to solve this locked room mystery before the thief escapes? This mystery isn't just a whodunit... it's a howdunit!The action in this adventure is nonstop, as Mac travels to an ancient Irish castle to solve the mystery. There, he encounters everything from killer king cobras to bizarre ice sculptures... and even a revenge plot dating back hundreds of years! Will you be able to solve the mystery before Mac does? Also features historical facts masterfully woven throughout the plot, and full-color illustrations on every page. Don't miss the installment of this totally smart and sidesplittingly funny New York Times bestselling series, Mac B., Kid Spy.
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