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The Impossible Crime (Mac B., Kid Spy #2)

Volume 2
By Mac Barnett
Series: Mac B., Kid Spy
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The Impossible Crime follows Mac B., a young spy, as he takes on a mission to solve a perplexing theft of the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London. With sharp wit and clever detective work, Mac navigates through daring escapades and puzzling challenges, all while uncovering unexpected twists in his quest to crack the impossible case. This thrilling adventure combines humour and intrigue, making it an engaging read for children.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy clever and humorous tales of young spies tackling intriguing mysteries. The story, packed with action and wit, is perfect for young readers who love adventure and tricky puzzles.

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Mac B. is back the newest installment of this totally smart and sidesplittingly funny new seriesEand this time, a new enemy is after the Crown Jewels! Will Mac solve this locked-room mystery in time? Illustrations.

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Mac B., Kid Spy #2: The Impossible Crime by Mac Barnett

Mac B. is back... and this time, a new enemy is after the Crown Jewels! Will Mac solve this locked-room mystery in time?

An instant New York Times bestseller!

The Crown Jewels are in danger... again! When the jewels go missing from inside a locked room, Mac's spy skills are put to the test. How did the thief break in? Where did the jewels go? And will Mac be able to solve this locked room mystery before the thief escapes?

This mystery isn't just a whodunit... it's a howdunit! The action in this adventure is nonstop, as Mac travels to an ancient Irish castle to solve the mystery. There, he encounters everything from killer king cobras to bizarre ice sculptures... and even a revenge plot dating back hundreds of years!

Will you be able to solve the mystery before Mac does? Also features historical facts masterfully woven throughout the plot, and full-colour illustrations on every page.

Don't miss the instalment of this totally smart and sidesplittingly funny New York Times bestselling series, Mac B., Kid Spy.

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The Impossible Crime (Mac B., Kid Spy #2) by Mac Barnett has been praised as a fun and engaging children's book that combines a classic locked-room mystery with humour and vibrant illustrations, giving it a zany feel. Reviewers appreciate Barnett's dry wit and clever dialogue, particularly between the main character Mac and the Queen. The book is noted for its playful historical references and engaging art style, making it a compelling read for young mystery enthusiasts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781338143683

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 December 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Mike Lowery
  • Illustrated by Mike Lowery

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 145.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 431g

Pages: 160

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Diary of a Wimpy Kid Education & Reference Mac Barnett Series: Mac B., Kid Spy Young Adult

About the Author

MAC BARNETT is the New York Times bestselling author of many picture books, including the New York Times bestseller The Three Billy Goats Gruff; The Wolf, the Duck, and the Mouse; the Caldecott Honor Book and E. B. White Read Aloud Award winner Sam and Dave Dig a Hole; the Shapes Trilogy (Triangle, Circle, and Square); and the Caldecott Honor Book and Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winner Extra Yarn. Mac is also the author of the middle-grade series, Mac B., Kid Spy. He lives in Oakland, California.
Mike Lowery is a New York Times bestselling illustrator who has worked on dozens of award-winning books for kids, including The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School, Mac B., Kid Spy series by Mac Barnett, How to Be a T. Rex, and many others. He's also written several books, including the Graphix Chapters Bug Scout series, Everything Awesome About series, and Santa Shark. Visit him online at mikelowery.com.

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