The Hocus-Pocus Hoax
The Hocus-Pocus Hoax
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Little, Brown & Co.
Just the Series: Goldie Vance Vol. 2   

Series and Publisher: Goldie Vance   

Annotation: Move over, Nancy Drew -- there's a new detective in town! Inspired by the beloved comic series, Goldie Vance is ready to... more
Genre: [Mystery fiction]
 
Reviews: 3
Catalog Number: #218891
Format: Publisher's Hardcover
Special Formats: Graphic Novel Graphic Novel
Copyright Date: 2021
Edition Date: 2021 Release Date: 01/05/21
Illustrator: Power, Elle,, Vargas, Mel Valentine,
Pages: 229 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates
ISBN: 0-316-42759-4
ISBN 13: 978-0-316-42759-3
Dewey: Fic
LCCN: 2020947615
Dimensions: 20 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews

Goldie Vance's amusing adventures continue in this sequel to The Hotel Whodunit (2020).Goldie thought the most exciting part of her day off from the Crossed Palms Resort, where she lives and works as a car valet and aspiring house detective, would be her date with longtime crush Diane-until props start going missing from various workshops at the League of Magical Arts Convention. To top it off, Derek, the extremely annoying, mansplaining son of the headlining magician, Dr. Von Thurston, is trying to horn in on the case. Now, Goldie must help her mentor, Walter Tooey, solve the Case of the Missing Props before the uber-famous Dr. Von Thurston refuses to take the stage, leaving the Florida resort with a tarnished reputation. Through each twist and turn, Goldie has to stay one step ahead of Derek and the troublemaker behind the thefts while also trying to make it the best date Diane has ever had. This neat, straightforward, first-person mystery includes a sweet portrayal of a queer romance and will appeal to genre fans of many ages. The language manages to feel modern while evoking vintage classics. Inspired by the Goldie Vance comic book series, this entry includes several pages of full-color illustrations. Goldie is brown skinned.A wholesome tale featuring a beloved teen sleuth. (Mystery. 11-16)

School Library Journal (Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 CST 2021)

Gr 3-7 Goldie Vance, hotel valet, waitress, and part-time detective, is determined to find out who is sabotaging the magic acts at her hotel. The Crossed Palms Resort has been selected to host the League of Magical Arts Convention. Magicians, their assistants, and all sorts of people who love magic are in town to amaze and delight or, to be amazed by, the world's premier illusionists. Not to mention, the greatest magician of all time, Dr. Von Thurston, is slated as the concluding act of the convention. Too bad he also brought his pain-in-the-neck son, Derek, who fancies himself a part-time detective as well. When critical pieces of the magicians' acts go missing, it's up to Goldie, with the unwelcome help of Derek, to figure out who is plotting to destroy the reputation of magicians and magic everywhere. Fans of the "Goldie Vance" graphic novels will enjoy the latest prose novel chronicling her adventures. A confident young Black gay sleuth, Goldie is a role model for readers who value independent thinking, solving mysteries, and leaping into fast-paced adventures. VERDICT Perfect for readers looking for a new female hero of modern crime-solving who isn't afraid to be her authentic self. Carol Connor, Cincinnati Pub. Schls.

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School Library Journal (Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 CST 2021)
Reading Level: 4.0
Interest Level: 4-7
Guided Reading Level: W
Fountas & Pinnell: W

Move over, Nancy Drew -- there's a new detective in town! Inspired by the beloved comic series, Goldie Vance is ready to sleuth her way through never-before-seen mysteries in this second original novel by Lilliam Rivera featuring 8 full-color comic pages!

Marigold "Goldie" Vance lives and works at the Crossed Palms Resort Hotel in Florida with a whole slew of characters: her dad, Art, the manager of the joint; Cheryl Lebeaux, the concierge and Goldie's best friend; and Walter Tooey, the hired hotel detective. Her mom, Sylvie, works nearby at the Mermaid Club.

Prepare to be amazed by Goldie's second middle-grade adventure! The Crossed Palms is hosting the first ever League of Magical Arts Convention, bringing the world's most renowned and emerging magicians to the resort, including an overeager part-time magician and detective named Derek Von Thurston. When some of the magic starts to go awry, Goldie -- and Derek -- are on the case! Can Goldie uncover the saboteur before the final act goes live?

Based on Hope Larson and Brittney Williams's critically acclaimed Goldie Vance comic, this thrilling novel explores a never-before-seen caper and features 8 full-color comic pages essential to unraveling the mystery.

Text and Illustration copyright: © 2021 BOOM! Studios
Goldie Vance(TM) and © 2021 Hope Larson & Brittney Williams


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