Vanishing Acts
By (Author) Leslie Margolis
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Bloomsbury Childrens Books
1st June 2013
United States
Children
Fiction
813.6
Paperback
256
Width 129mm, Height 197mm
234g
This young Nancy Drew is back in a second Maggie Brooklyn mystery that shines a spotlight on her super-sleuth skills. When a movie starring tween heartthrob Seth Ryan starts filming in Park Slope, everyone gets movie mania-including Maggie Brooklyn Sinclair. Though her plans to become a movie extra don't quite work out, Maggie manages to capture Seth's attention and he seeks her out at the Pizza Den to talk. But just when Maggie's life is feeling like a romantic comedy, Seth disappears! Everyone thinks he's been kidnapped, but Maggie knows better . . . Don't miss these other stories by Leslie Margolis: The Maggie Brooklyn Mysteries Girl's Best Friend Vanishing Acts Secrets at the Chocolate Mansion The Annabelle Unleashed series Boys Are Dogs Girls Acting Catty Everybody Bugs Out One Tough Chick Monkey Business
There's appeal galore here. * BCCB *
Maggie is a smart and competent heroine whose personal life is just as interesting as-if not more than-her detective work. * Kirkus Reviews *
While the well-crafted mysteries are foremost, it's the relatable, witty protagonist that makes this novel stand out. * The Horn Book *
Readers . . . will appreciate her intellect and bravery, and applaud her success. * Publishers Weekly *
LESLIE MARGOLIS is the author of numerous books for young readers, including the Annabelle Unleashed books as well as the Maggie Brooklyn mystery series. The Disney Channel movie Zapped!, starring Zendaya was inspired by the first book in the Annabelle Unleashed series, Boys are Dogs. www.lesliemargolis.com @lesliemargolis