Eddie Red Undercover: Mystery on Museum Mile - Paperback

by Marcia Wells (Author), Marcos Calo (Illustrator)

"Bound to be a series that will appeal to fans of fast-paced mysteries." --SLJ Not many sixth-graders work undercover for the NYPD, but Edmund Xavier Lonnrot, code name Eddie Red, is not just any sixth-grader. A "near-death ice cream experience" lands him as a material witness in the police station with his dad, where the NYPD first discovers Eddie's photographic memory and uncanny sketch-artist abilities. Things get dangerous when Eddie is recruited to help track down the infamous Picasso Gang that's casing NYC's famous Museum Mile. Look for the sequel on p. 53!

Can one sixth-grader with a sketchbook outsmart New York's most notorious criminals?

• A Middle Grade Mystery Series: Follows Edmund "Eddie Red" Lonnrot, a sixth-grader secretly helping the NYPD solve their toughest cases.
• A Kid Sketch Artist: When the cops are stumped, Eddie's photographic memory and uncanny drawing abilities become their secret weapon.
• A High-Stakes Art Heist: The mission is to track the infamous Picasso Gang as they case the city's famous Museum Mile.
• Humorous and Action-Packed: A funny, page-turning adventure that all starts with a "near-death ice cream experience."

Author Biography

When Marcia Wells discovered the crime writing of Jorge Luis Borges in graduate school, she was hooked. She is now a middle school teacher and lives with her husband and two young children in Bristol, Vermont.