Lauren Magaziner is the author of Wizardmatch, Pilfer Academy, and The Only Thing Worse Than Witches. She is originally from New Hope, Pennsylvania, and she currently lives in Brooklyn, New York, where she writes full-time. Lauren is also a secret, undercover international detective - but don't blow her cover. You can visit Lauren at http://laurenmagaziner.com.
"The kids' slowly forming friendship has real grace and
authenticity." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Hilarious, light-hearted debut would be a great read-aloud for
middle grade classrooms." - Library Media Connection
PRAISE FOR BOOK 1 IN THE CASE CLOSED SERIES: "The 'choose your own
adventure' format adds a fun twist, offering readers different
options, like whom to interview, what to examine, and which clues
to follow. An entertaining romp that will appeal to fans of
humorous mysteries." - School Library Journal
"The characters are real kids dealing with real worries. Carlos is
so concerned about money that he takes on the near-impossible task
of solving a case for his mother, but it's this concern that makes
him endearing. The various options mean the story takes on a new
flavor with every reading. The puzzles are based in learning, so
readers work to solve each clue before moving on to the next.
Magaziner blends the fun of interactive stories with a suspenseful
mystery and delightful characters." - Booklist
PRAISE FOR LAUREN MAGAZINER: "Humorous and engaging." - ALA
Booklist
"Readers will banish themselves from the ordinary world to finish
this book in a flash." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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