Synopses & Reviews
andquot;Isnt it a bit strange that all these horrible things are happening to Miss Massey now... Just in time to make her think that the curse is working.andquot; Sarah Massey, talented leadand#160;actress inand#160;Circus Sweethearts, isand#160;a mess. Sheand#160;should be dancing on airandmdash;after all, her boyfriend just proposed. But she has lost his gift: a beautiful emerald necklace with a storied history.and#160;Rumor has it whoever loses the necklace will be cursed, andand#160;now everything aroundand#160;Miss Massey is falling apart. She turns to Maisie Hitchins and her dog, Eddie, for help. But when Maisie shows up at the London theater, things only get stranger.and#160;Maisie begins to wonder if itand#39;s really theand#160;lost emerald causing all of these problems, or if someoneand#160;in the troupe is green with envy . . .and#160;This follow up to the Case of the Stolen Sixpence is the second bookand#160;in The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins series.
Review
"The finale of the Bloody Jack Adventures series offers new adventures and a conclusion that's sure to satisfy the series' many loyal fans."
—Booklist
* "A solid and sentimental entry in an underrated series."
—Kirkus, starred review
"Jacky is a strong, clever protagonist who uses her skills to stay safe and hidden and hopes to be reunited with her love, Jaimy Fletcher."
—VOYA
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Gr 6 Up High school senior Cammie Morgan has survived incredible adventures alongside her best friends Bex and Liz at Gallagher Academy, a top-secret boarding school for girl spies. The signature lighthearted and fast-paced narration features a large cast of characters, but very little exposition. Readers are advised to start with I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You (Hyperion, 2006). In this final series installment, Cammie is bent on uncovering a cabal of villains known as the Circle of Cavan. Using stolen plans from super-genius Liz, the Circle of Cavan is hoping to start World War III and it's up to the jet-setting Gallagher Girls to stop it. Cammie engages in a daring global game of cat and mouse, traveling to Rome, Marseille, and a hidden government compound in the Arctic, juggling conflicts with her mother and boyfriend Zach along the way. Fans will enjoy the touching graduation scene, which brings the series to a satisfying close. Madigan McGillicuddy, Atlanta-Fulton Public Library, Atlanta, GA--SLJ
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PRAISE FOR I'D TELL YOU I LOVE YOU, BUT THEN I'D HAVE TO KILL YOU"Readers will eagerly anticipate the next installment."--Publishers Weekly
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PRAISE FOR OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF TIME* "This episode is nearly three hundred pages of perfection, and the only regret fans will have when they are done is being one step closer to the final installment of this outstanding series."---VOYA, starred review
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PRAISE FOR CROSS MY HEART AND HOPE TO SPY"It is difficult to imagine what teen girl would not want to read-and reread-this second book in a butt-kicking series."--VOYA
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PRAISE FOR ONLY THE GOOD SPY YOUNG"Humorous, fast-paced fun."--School Library Journal
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andquot;Maisieand#39;s second mystery offers middle-grade readers colorful characters, a theatrical setting and a plucky heroine.andquot;
andmdash;Kirkus
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"Quick and entertaining, this comic romp fulfills its promising setup."
—Kirkus
"This novel successfully mirrors such films as Ocean’s Eleven as well as Mission Impossible and makes the text accessible to a younger audience...humorous and intriguing."
—School Library Journal
"Schreiber's plot is pure fun, deliciously convoluted and full of surprises."
—Horn Book Magazine
"A fast-paced, humor-laced, action packed romp with great appeal for fans of mysteries, heists, underdogs, and Robin Hood-style justice."
—Booklist
Synopsis
Cammie Morgan has lost her father and her memory, but in the heart-pounding conclusion to the best-selling Gallagher Girls series, she finds her greatest mission yet. Cammie and her friends finally know why the terrorist organization called the Circle of Cavan has been hunting her. Now the spy girls and Zach must track down the Circle's elite members to stop them before they implement a master plan that will change Cammie-and her country-forever.
Get ready for the Gallagher Girls' most astounding adventure yet as Ally Carter's New York Times best-selling series comes to breathtaking conclusion that will have readers racing to the last page.
Synopsis
Don't miss a moment of the beloved, bestselling series where spies-in-training navigate double crosses, secret missions, friendship, and first love-now with a bonus epilogue
Cammie Morgan has lost her father and her memory, but in the heart-pounding conclusion to the best-selling Gallagher Girls series, she finds her greatest mission yet. Cammie and her friends finally know why the terrorist organization called the Circle of Cavan has been hunting her. Now the spy girls and Zach must track down the Circle's elite members to stop them before they implement a master plan that will change Cammie-and her country-forever.
Get ready for the Gallagher Girls' most astounding adventure yet as the series comes to breathtaking conclusion that will have readers racing to the last page.
Synopsis
Just when it looks like Jacky Faber and her beloved Jaimy will finally find their romance, Jacky is accused of treason and must flee Boston while her friends attempt to clear her name. Of course that means wild adventures for our fun-loving heroine, who manages to secure a job as a governess…and run away with the circus. The highly anticipated grand finale of the Bloody Jack Adventures.
Synopsis
Jacky Faber is framed as passing confidential U.S. information to the British. Forced to flee Boston, she goes undercover as a governess for a prominent Puritan family. When outed by a nosy postmaster, she deserts the respectability of her position, dons a leotard and slippers, and poses as a Russian tightrope walker in a traveling circus.
But the law soon catches up with her, and prospects do not look good. Through her many adventures, Jacky has always found the ingenuity to escape dire situations, but this time it looks like Puss in Boots has run out of lives . . . and her happily-ever-after will be cut short at the foot of the gallows.
Synopsis
In the follow-up to The Case of the Stolen Sixpence, Maisie and her canine sidekick, Eddie, are are itching to use their sleuthing skills again. So when up-and-coming actress Sarah Massey loses a priceless emerald--a gift from her mysterious beau--Maisie and Eddie are on the case. But as they investigate the suspects and unexplained events unfolding in the theater, Maisie realizes nothing is as it seems in this world of make-believe.
Synopsis
For teen readers of Curtis Sittenfeld, Ally Carter, and James Patterson, Joe Schreiber's entertaining and over-the-top novel introduces us to Will Shea: con-artist. But Will isn't the only scammer at one of the most elite and privileged prep schools in the country--Andrea Dufresne is there, too, and Connaughton Academy isn't big enough for the both of them. So they make a deal--and the stakes are higher than high school. May the best con win!
Synopsis
It's his senior year and Will Shea has conned his way into one of the country's most elite prep schools. But he soon runs into Andrea, a fellow con-artist. With the school not big enough for the both of them, they make a bet that whoever can con Brandt Rush, the richest, most privileged student in the school out of $50K, gets to stay at the school. Will starts setting up his con (an online poker scam) with his uncle who's one of the best grifters in the business, but also with the unwanted help of his father.. The plot thickens as Will starts falling for fellow student Gatsby, and some of Will's lies start to catch up with him.
In this twisty tale of scams, secrets, lies and deception, it hard to figure out who's conning who!
About the Author
HOLLY WEBB is a former childrenand#39;s book editor who has authored over ninety books for children publishedandnbsp;in the UK. Series that have crossed the pond include My Naughty Little Puppy, the Rose books, the Lily books, and Animal Magic. Webb l
MARION LINDSAY is an illustrator of picture books and novels for children whose work has been published in nine countries. She studied at Cambridge School of Art, graduating in 2010 with a masters degree in childrenand#39;s book illustration. She lives in the United Kingdom.