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Friendship, family vacations and adventure combine in this swashbuckling sequel to the critically acclaimed 'Eddie Red: Mystery on Museum Mile.' Now that he has become the NYPD's youngest crime-solving hero, Eddie Red and his best friend Jonah are ready to relax on a family vacation to Mexico. But when Eddie's father is falsely accused of stealing, what they find is another complex mystery. Can Eddie – with his artistic talent and photographic memory – and Jonah uncover clues and catch the real crook in time? ""Fast-paced, funny, and a sure pleaser for Cam Jansen Grads"" (Kirkus), the Eddie Red series stars a hero worth rooting for. AGES: 10-12 AUTHOR: Marcia Wells is the author of the Edgar-nominated mystery series Eddie Red Undercover. She holds a Master's degree in Spanish literature. Spanish born Marcos Calo began his career working for various Spanish animation studios as a concept artist for CGI movies. During that time he also worked freelance doing illustration, commercial work and occasionally comic books. Marcos usually works digitally, although he still likes to start his drawings on paper first. Visit http://www.marcoscalo.com.

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All three kids are realistic and likable...[and] refreshingly, this book features an African American protagonist. School Library Journal

""All three kids are realistic and likable...[and] refreshingly, this book features an African American protagonist."" --School Library Journal ""With a hefty dash of Mexican culture, including both Mayan and Aztec ruins, and a varied cast of suspects, this mystery is also a good choice for reluctant readers."" --Booklist

All three kids are realistic and likable...[and] refreshingly, this book features an African American protagonist. --School Library Journal With a hefty dash of Mexican culture, including both Mayan and Aztec ruins, and a varied cast of suspects, this mystery is also a good choice for reluctant readers. --Booklist

All three kids are realistic and likable...[and] refreshingly, this book features an African American protagonist. School Library Journal

"""All three kids are realistic and likable...[and] refreshingly, this book features an African American protagonist."" --School Library Journal ""With a hefty dash of Mexican culture, including both Mayan and Aztec ruins, and a varied cast of suspects, this mystery is also a good choice for reluctant readers."" --Booklist --"

Author Information

Marcia Wells holds a master's degree in Spanish literature and was influenced by Jorge Luis Borges. She lives with her family in Bristol, Vermont. Visit her website at www.marciawellsauthor.com. Marcos Calo is a commercial and comic book illustrator and has worked as a concept artist for CGI movies. He lives in A Coruña, Spain. Visit his website at www.marcoscalo.com.

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