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Now that he has become the NYPD's youngest crime-solving hero, Eddie Red and his best friend Jonah are ready to relax on a family vacation to Mexico. But when Eddie's father is falsely accused of stealing, what they find is another complex mystery. Can Eddie ? with his artistic talent and photographic memory ? and Jonah uncover clues and catch the real crook in time? "Fast-paced, funny, and a sure pleaser for Cam Jansen Grads" (Kirkus), the Eddie Red series stars a hero worth rooting for.
About the author
Marcia Wells is the author of the Edgar-nominated mystery series Eddie Red Undercover. She holds a Master's degree in Spanish literature and lives with her family in Vermont.
Summary
Now that he has become the NYPD’s youngest crime-solving hero, Eddie Red and his best friend Jonah are ready to relax on a family vacation to Mexico. But when Eddie’s father is falsely accused of stealing, what they find is another complex mystery. Can Eddie – with his artistic talent and photographic memory – and Jonah uncover clues and catch the real crook in time? "Fast-paced, funny, and a sure pleaser for Cam Jansen Grads" (Kirkus), the Eddie Red series stars a hero worth rooting for.
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"All three kids are realistic and likable...[and] refreshingly, this book features an African American protagonist." —School Library Journal "With a hefty dash of Mexican culture, including both Mayan and Aztec ruins, and a varied cast of suspects, this mystery is also a good choice for reluctant readers." —Booklist
