the_fabric_of_words's review against another edition
5.0
Eddie is convinced that the art thief from the first book, Lars Heinrich, is back. And is he, in a big way.
This one starts with "someone" sending bombs and threats against Eddie Red to the NYPD. It looks like the work of a prominent IRA bomber, but why the man has switched from Ireland to New York is a bit of a mystery. Until the crown jewels arrive in the city for an exhibition and… well, you know where this is headed, right?
The cops again recruit Eddie to work with them, although when Det. Bovano shows up as the science teacher at Eddie and Jonah's middle school, it starts to feel a lot more like he's under surveillance, maybe even witness-protection.
Eddie tries to play it cool, like he doesn't know Det. Bovano, but everyone figures out they know each other in a heartbeat. The question for them is, how? And why is teacher Bovano so focused on Eddie?
Eddie knows why, and so he gets to work figuring out Lars' real plot. He susses out Lars wants to steal the rest of the crown jewels, but … the question this time is, is that all Lars wants? Or is Lars carrying out a personal vendetta against Eddie, for foiling the earlier (book 1) art heist, as well?
Indeed, he is. Lars manipulates Eddie into working for him (I won't say how) and only with help from a most unlikely ally, who's being similarly manipulated, can Eddie crack the case and get a heads up to the NYPD of what's about to happen.
There are no more books in this series, which is a shame, as I really enjoyed the voice and a Black, super smart protagonist. Enjoy the read!
Looking for more book suggestions for your 7th/8th grade classroom and students?
Visit my blog for more great middle grade book recommendations, free teaching materials and fiction writing tips: https://amb.mystrikingly.com/
This one starts with "someone" sending bombs and threats against Eddie Red to the NYPD. It looks like the work of a prominent IRA bomber, but why the man has switched from Ireland to New York is a bit of a mystery. Until the crown jewels arrive in the city for an exhibition and… well, you know where this is headed, right?
The cops again recruit Eddie to work with them, although when Det. Bovano shows up as the science teacher at Eddie and Jonah's middle school, it starts to feel a lot more like he's under surveillance, maybe even witness-protection.
Eddie tries to play it cool, like he doesn't know Det. Bovano, but everyone figures out they know each other in a heartbeat. The question for them is, how? And why is teacher Bovano so focused on Eddie?
Eddie knows why, and so he gets to work figuring out Lars' real plot. He susses out Lars wants to steal the rest of the crown jewels, but … the question this time is, is that all Lars wants? Or is Lars carrying out a personal vendetta against Eddie, for foiling the earlier (book 1) art heist, as well?
Indeed, he is. Lars manipulates Eddie into working for him (I won't say how) and only with help from a most unlikely ally, who's being similarly manipulated, can Eddie crack the case and get a heads up to the NYPD of what's about to happen.
There are no more books in this series, which is a shame, as I really enjoyed the voice and a Black, super smart protagonist. Enjoy the read!
Looking for more book suggestions for your 7th/8th grade classroom and students?
Visit my blog for more great middle grade book recommendations, free teaching materials and fiction writing tips: https://amb.mystrikingly.com/
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