Synopses & Reviews
A hard-to-prove art heist makes a New York City mystery for ninja detective Randi Rhodes in this second book in a series full of humor, adventure, and heart from Academy Awardand#8211;winning actress Octavia Spencer.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Randi Rhodes and her fellow ninja detectives, DC and Pudge, were flying high after solving the Case of the Time-Capsule Bandit. But life in sleepy Deer Creek has begun to feeland#8230;a bit boring. There are no crimes to investigate! But a trip to New York City to visit Randiand#8217;s aunt changes that! While the ninja detective trio explores Randiand#8217;s old neighborhood in Brooklyn, they uncover an art heist. Except no one will believe them. So theyand#8217;ll just have to catch the criminals in the act...
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this novel will keep young readers guessing...readers will appreciate Randiand#8217;s determination to make a difference. A quick read about a girl sleuth whose fiery determination will leave readers wanting Book 2.
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An entertaining, suspenseful read.
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A host of quirky supporting characters provide warmth in this cozy little mystery while Randi herself is eminently likable, an appealing mixture of bravado and vulnerability as she tries to crack the case, negotiate her relationship with her dad, and come to terms with her motherand#8217;s recent death. Academy Awardand#8211;winner-turned-author Spencer lays out an inviting mystery perfectly suited for younger readers.
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Spencer has created a clever mystery ....Providing a list of ninja tasks at the end of the book, she may make heroes of us all.
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Good sleuthing fun.
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This book will satiate any young detectiveand#8217;s thirst for mystery.
About the Author
A veteran character actress and one of Hollywoodand#8217;s most sought-after talents, Octavia Spencer has become a familiar fixture on both television and silver screen. Her critically acclaimed performance as Minny in the DreamWorks feature film andlt;iandgt;The Helpandlt;/iandgt; won her a 2012 Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, a SAG Award, and a Broadcast Film Criticsand#8217; Choice Award, among countless other honors. Octavia is a native of Montgomery, Alabama, and holds a BS in Liberal Arts from Auburn University. She lives in Los Angeles. andlt;iandgt;Randi Rhodes, Ninja Detective: The Case of the Time-Capsule Banditandlt;/iandgt; was her first novel.Vivienne To has illustrated several books, including The Underland Chronicles by Suzanne Collins and the Randi Rhodes, Ninja Detective series by Octavia Spencer. As a child, she had two pet mice escape. She currently lives in Sydney, Australia, with her partner and her ginger cat. Visit her at VivienneTo.com.