Copyright Date:
2019
Edition Date:
2021
Release Date:
01/05/21
Pages:
300 pages
ISBN:
1-499-80810-0
ISBN 13:
978-1-499-80810-0
Dewey:
Fic
LCCN:
2019001786
Dimensions:
22 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Mon Jun 01 00:00:00 CDT 2020)
Gr 4-6 The second installment in the "Gemini Mysteries" series is another teen-driven whodunit. The group of kids who make up the Gemini Detective AgencyZach, Evie, Vishal, and Sophierealize a beloved red panda has gone missing from the local zoo. When a bobcat who roams the area is blamed and in danger of being euthanized, the sleuths decide to prove the bobcat is innocent and to find the culprit. They jump from suspect to suspect, all while the adults around them react as though it is normal for teenagers to do detective work in place of the local police. While they are searching frantically, they accuse some mildly annoyed suspects and encounter some benign bad guys. The teen banter is quirky and amusing and keeps the reader interested when the plot development is lacking. Each chapter ends with an illustration of the clue just revealed. Readers who enjoy Stuart Gibbs's "Fun Jungle" series or Carl Hiaasen's novels might enjoy the environmental and animal rights aspects of this mystery. VERDICT Despite some plot momentum flaws, this is a good choice to bolster middle grade mystery collections. Kim Gardner, Fort Worth Country Day Sch., TX
"The teen banter is quirky and amusing and keeps the reader interested...Readers who enjoy Stuart Gibbs's "Fun Jungle" series or Carl Hiaasen's novels might enjoy the environmental and animal rights aspects of this mystery."-School Library Journal
"With characters who grab your attention, illustrations that invite you to play along, and a plot with more twists than a country road, get ready for a fast and fun mystery that will keep you guessing until the end. How do I sign up to join the Gemini Detective Agency?"
- James Ponti, Edgar-award winning author of the FRAMED! mystery series
"The North Star is mystery and intrigue at its best. I loved putting my observational skills to the test as I searched for clues in the illustrations at the end of every chapter. Captivating. Clever. Compulsively readable. A must-have for all emerging detectives!"
- Lauren Magaziner, author of Case Closed series
When Martin the red panda goes missing from the zoo, the Gemini Detective Agency takes it upon themselves to crack the case. Join them and help the teenage sleuths solve their next mystery!
Twins Zach and Evie Mamuya and their friends Vishal Desai and Sophia Boyd make up the Gemini Detective Agency. They've helped solve the case of the stolen diamond necklace known as the North Star, and now they've got an even bigger mystery to solve.
During a dinner at the zoo, Martin the red panda goes missing. And even worse, there's a bobcat's paw print located in his enclosure! But what first looked like an unfortunate incident in the animal kingdom starts to look more like foul play when the Gemini Detective Agency finds a crumpled flier that says "Free Martin." Then they learn about local dealings in an online exotic black market where people can buy rare animals. Could Martin have been set free by extreme animal activists, or is this the work of someone involved in the black market for rare animals and will they be able to find Martin before it's too late?
The Gemini Detective Agency is on the case! Readers will love this interactive mystery where clues can be found in the illustrations that appear at the end of each chapter!
The Gemini Mysteries is an action-packed series full of twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the very end.
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