A Quinnie Boyd Mystery: The Maypop Kidnapping

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In the coastal village of Maiden Rock, Maine, Quinnie Boyd's teacher has disappeared. Quinnie thinks it's a kidnapping case, but her mom, the town sheriff just thinks the teacher has left town. Still, Quinnie's going to follow her instincts that something's wrong. Her investigation will take her through a damp and smelly marsh, a lobster pound, and some of Maine's messiest places. She'll even get help from her glamourous new neighbor, Mariella. As the girls hunt for clues, they'll encounter a swarm of cats, two nuns with a speeding habit, and a group of tattooed rocker-types. But will they find Quinnie's teacher

Reviews

"[A] sweet mystery that manages to have suspense, bad guys, and danger but avoids gore and being too scary. . . . This book is recommended for upper elementary mystery collections."--VOYA

-- (4/1/2016 12:00:00 AM)

"[A] tale that captures readers' attention within the first few pages and keeps up the pace through the last chapter. The characters are relatable, refreshingly human, and very funny. . . . [T]his title hits just the right note of suspense without being too scary. . . . Here's hoping the next installment of this planned series keeps Quinnie on her toes."--School Library Journal

-- (1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM)

"Quinnie is a memorable protagonist with an engaging voice. . . . Surrisi's debut novel is a delightful cozy mystery, snugly mixing intrigue and humor, with an unpredictable and satisfying resolution."--Kirkus Reviews

-- (12/15/2015 12:00:00 AM)

"Red herrings aplenty will keep readers guessing about the identity of the criminals. . . . Middle-grade readers looking for an unusual protagonist and setting will be well served by this."--Booklist Online

-- (2/12/2016 12:00:00 AM)

"C. M. Surrisi's Quinnie Boyd is one of the cleverest most memorable young teen protagonists I've met in quite a while! Set in a small coastal village in Maine, much of the humor in this fast-paced read revolves around the quirky villagers, particularly the two elderly nuns who drive like NASCAR racers. Surrisi's debut novel is an engaging cozy mystery, with unpredictable twists and turns and an ending you'll applaud!" --Cindy Norris, Author Event Coordinator, Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe

-- (8/22/2016 12:00:00 AM)

Author Bio

C. M. Surrisi is a graduate of the Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA program in Writing for Children and Young Adults. She lives in Asheville, North Carolina. The Maypop Kidnapping is her first novel.