A Quinnie Boyd Mystery: The Maypop Kidnapping
Binding: Paperback
In the coastal village of Maiden Rock, Maine, Quinnie Boyd’s teacher has disappeared. Quinnie thinks it’s a kidnapping case, but her mom, the town sheriff just thinks the teacher has left town. Still, Quinnie’s going to follow her instincts that something's wrong. Her investigation will take her through a damp and smelly marsh, a lobster pound, and some of Maine’s messiest places. She'll even get help from her glamourous new neighbor, Mariella. As the girls hunt for clues, they’ll encounter a swarm of cats, two nuns with a speeding habit, and a group of tattooed rocker-types. But will they find Quinnie's teacher?
Creators
C. M. Surrisi lives in Asheville, North Carolina, with her husband Chuck, two rascal Cavalier King Charles Spaniels named Sunny and Milo, and Harry, the Prince of Cats. She is a graduate of the Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA program in Writing for Children and Young Adults. The Maypop Kidnapping is her first novel. It draws from her memories of summers in Maine.
Reviews
Surrisi’s debut novel is a delightful cozy mystery, snugly mixing intrigue and humor, with an unpredictable and satisfying resolution.
Kirkus Reviews
Middle-grade readers looking for an unusual protagonist and setting will be well served by this.
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