The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity
Readers rate it 3.3 (6 on Hardcover)
194 pages · Released Oct 6, 2009 · Simon and Schuster
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A clever, humorous mystery that celebrates books and reading while following a resourceful protagonist who gets caught up in a real case. The story emphasizes quick thinking, friendship, and ingenuity over action; any peril remains lighthearted and age-appropriate. This is an excellent fit for middle-grade readers who enjoy mysteries and meta-humor about detective fiction.
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When twelve-year-old Steve Brixton, a fan of Bailey Brothers detective novels, is mistaken for a real detective, he must elude librarians, police, and the mysterious Mr. E as he seeks a missing quilt containing coded information. When twelve-year-old Steve Brixton, a fan of Bailey Brothers detective novels, is mistaken for a real detective, he must elude librarians, police, and the mysterious Mr. E as he seeks a missing quilt containing coded information.
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- Juvenile Fiction
- Books and reading
- Adventure
- Young Adult
- Police
- Fiction
- Humor
- Mystery
- Humorous stories
- Librarians
- Mistaken identity
- Quilts
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ISBN 9781416978152 · Simon and Schuster