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Kittscher, Kristen.
The Wig in the Window
[Libby].
HarperCollins,
2013.
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Mystery.
Humor (Fiction.)
Young Adult Fiction.
"This book is funny, realistic, and suspenseful —a pitch-perfect mystery for the tween set.".
Kate Messner, author of Capture the Flag.
"A witty, weird and wonderful book, The Wig in the Window's trouble-making detectives kept me laughing—while the suspense had me inching towards the edge of my seat. It's a perfect middle grade mystery!.
Kirsten Miller, New York Times bestselling author of Nightmares!.
"This fast-paced, action-packed romp has all the ingredients of a great mystery, and it does not leave out the angst felt by so many middle schoolers. Readers will see themselves and their friends in Sophie and her classmates, and they will have a difficult time tearing themselves away.".
School Library Journal (starred review.)
"Ample red herrings keep young sleuths and engaged readers guessing in this thrilling debut mystery. Reminiscent of the ever-compelling film Rear Window, this appealing and often spine-tingling tale will leave its audience wishing for more.".
Kirkus Reviews.
"Kittscher's debut novel addresses the inevitable rocky periods in middle-school friendships with perceptiveness, honesty, and well-targeted humor".
Publishers Weekly.
HTML:<p>Fans of the humor and clever clues in the Sammy Keyes books will enjoy <em>The Wig in the Window</em>, first in Kristen Kittscher's funny middle-grade mystery series.<br /> <br /> Best friends and seventh graders Sophie Young and Grace Yang have made a game out of spying on their neighbors. On one of their midnight stakeouts, they witness a terrifying, bloody scene at the home of their bizarre middle-school counselor Dr. Charlotte Agford (also known as Dr. Awkward).<br /> <br /> At least, they think they do. The truth is that Dr. Agford was only making her famous pickled beets. But when Dr. Agford begins acting even weirder than usual, Sophie and Grace become convinced that she's hiding something--and they're determined to find out what it is.<br /> <br /> Soon the girls are breaking secret codes, being followed by a strange blue car, and tailing strangers with unibrows and Texas accents. But as their investigation heats up, Sophie and Grace start to crack under the pressure. Will solving the case destroy their friendship?</p>.
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