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Framed #3
Trapped!
“A top-shelf test of courage, friendship, and ingenuity.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Florian Bates—the only kid on the FBI Director’s speed dial and several international criminals’ most wanted lists—must save his friend from being framed for a crime he didn’t commit in this hilarious third novel in the Framed! series.
Middle school is hard. Solving cases for the FBI is even harder. Doing both at the same time, well that’s just crazy. But that doesn’t stop Florian Bates! Along with his best friend, and Watson to his Sherlock, Margaret, Florian’s making the case that kids can do anything.
When Florian and Margaret’s FBI supervisor, Marcus Rivers, is accused of a crime, it’s up to this mystery solving duo to jump into action and clear his name, because Marcus is more than their boss—he’s family.
The case involves one of Marcus’s first investigations for the FBI and a Russian spy ring. However, when the spy they are chasing learns what they’re up to, the tables are turned, and Marcus finds himself implicated in a variety of crimes, including theft, corruption, and espionage. For Florian and Margaret, it just got personal. They’re going to catch the spy and clear Marcus’s name…even if they have to break into (and out of) the Library of Congress to do it.
Florian Bates—the only kid on the FBI Director’s speed dial and several international criminals’ most wanted lists—must save his friend from being framed for a crime he didn’t commit in this hilarious third novel in the Framed! series.
Middle school is hard. Solving cases for the FBI is even harder. Doing both at the same time, well that’s just crazy. But that doesn’t stop Florian Bates! Along with his best friend, and Watson to his Sherlock, Margaret, Florian’s making the case that kids can do anything.
When Florian and Margaret’s FBI supervisor, Marcus Rivers, is accused of a crime, it’s up to this mystery solving duo to jump into action and clear his name, because Marcus is more than their boss—he’s family.
The case involves one of Marcus’s first investigations for the FBI and a Russian spy ring. However, when the spy they are chasing learns what they’re up to, the tables are turned, and Marcus finds himself implicated in a variety of crimes, including theft, corruption, and espionage. For Florian and Margaret, it just got personal. They’re going to catch the spy and clear Marcus’s name…even if they have to break into (and out of) the Library of Congress to do it.
384 pages, Hardcover
First published September 25, 2018
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James Ponti
57 books1,434 followersJames Ponti is the New York Times Bestselling author of three Middle Grade book series: the DEAD CITY trilogy about a secret society that polices the undead who live beneath New York City; the Edgar Award-winning FRAMED! series about a pair of Sherlockian tweens who solve mysteries in Washington, D.C.; and the all-new CITY SPIES about an unlikely squad of five kids from around the world who form an elite MI6 spy team.
James grew up in Atlantic Beach, Florida and lives in Orlando. He's a die hard fan of the Boston Red Sox, the USC Trojans, and the Italian National Soccer Team. He loves travel, writing, and spending time with his amazing family.
James grew up in Atlantic Beach, Florida and lives in Orlando. He's a die hard fan of the Boston Red Sox, the USC Trojans, and the Italian National Soccer Team. He loves travel, writing, and spending time with his amazing family.
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August 3, 2019
*Very mild spoilers, read at your own discretion.*
The Plot
When I got half way through the book I thought that the biggest weakness of it was that the plot was so convoluted and confusing. The issue was to do with the scale of what was happening. There wasn’t just 1 case; there were 3:
1. The current case: a spy trading US inside secrets to Russia through books.
2. The cold case: stolen Russian Imperial Collection books.
3. The “is this really a case” case: Dan Napoli and the guys over at organised crime following Florian and Margaret.
And there wasn’t just 1 baddie; there were 4:
1. The Russian spy
2. 1 out of the 4 cold case suspects
3. Dan Napoli
4. Nicolae Nevrescu (is he really a bad guy?)
The amount of things that were going on at once became confusing. It became hard to remember how the cold case was relevant to the new case and everything was saturated by 4 suspects from the old case, plenty of other new faces and the return of numerous old faces.
However, the more I read the more I realised that the ginormous nature of the plot and the intricate links between the details of all the seemingly separate cases was really a strength of the plot.
What Ponti has done is make a book that encompasses and mirrors TOAST. All the small things within each of the cases add up to one big answer.
I also found it enjoyable how confusing all the links between the cases became because Ponti acknowledged it. The characters referred to it as the “Gordian Knot” which is a real mythological thing which means everything was creating a confusingly involved problem.
And around the 65% mark things got really interesting. The point at which was when things really heated up and quickened. Before then was just a build up and everything after that was just a downhill race to the solution.
Overall, the plot was essentially one giant snowball effect. One thing went wrong which led to more things going wrong and then things worsened and suddenly a huge mess of a situation came bustling towards Florian and Margaret and they became entangled in the culmination of several cases.
The Characters
Florian and Margaret were pretty well-written. It not like they were new so nothing surprising was brought up in terms of character development, they were a solid continuation of who they were in the last 2 books.
None of the cold case suspects stood out as being particularly different. But I liked the connections made to Marcus’ past. That really helped to explore a part of Marcus that the reader (and protagonists) have never seen before.
Nicolae Nevrescu is honestly a fave character of mine. He’s like this underrated good guy posing as a bad guy and every time he pops up I get excited. And he pops at a lot of unexpected times.
The real surprise character here is Florian’s mum. She is an unexpected star. It’s not like she hasn’t had scenes in the previous 2 books, but she is front and centre in multiple scenes here and she is a star! She is totally authentic and powerful. Now you can see where Florian gets it from😂
What I love the most out of all the characterisation is the diversity and authenticity in a way I’m not used to seeing. You have Florian’s mum who actually speaks Italian in a scene which got me all excited (I’ve studied Italian for 2 years and I love the language) and, yes, I translated it without any kind of translator. Nicolae is also diverse, and so is Margaret. There’s a whole theme of diversity that isn’t the generic black or Asian representation. It’s a much more specific, focused and noticeable type of representation of diversity that is extremely enjoyable and refreshing.
All in all, a mystery that has so many tangled lines that it’ll confuse you before they eventually straighten out. This book is nothing completely new in comparison to the last 2 books, but it touches on different things that weren’t explored on them. So, not a bad book, an enjoyable read and time well spent.
The Plot
When I got half way through the book I thought that the biggest weakness of it was that the plot was so convoluted and confusing. The issue was to do with the scale of what was happening. There wasn’t just 1 case; there were 3:
1. The current case: a spy trading US inside secrets to Russia through books.
2. The cold case: stolen Russian Imperial Collection books.
3. The “is this really a case” case: Dan Napoli and the guys over at organised crime following Florian and Margaret.
And there wasn’t just 1 baddie; there were 4:
1. The Russian spy
2. 1 out of the 4 cold case suspects
3. Dan Napoli
4. Nicolae Nevrescu (is he really a bad guy?)
The amount of things that were going on at once became confusing. It became hard to remember how the cold case was relevant to the new case and everything was saturated by 4 suspects from the old case, plenty of other new faces and the return of numerous old faces.
However, the more I read the more I realised that the ginormous nature of the plot and the intricate links between the details of all the seemingly separate cases was really a strength of the plot.
What Ponti has done is make a book that encompasses and mirrors TOAST. All the small things within each of the cases add up to one big answer.
I also found it enjoyable how confusing all the links between the cases became because Ponti acknowledged it. The characters referred to it as the “Gordian Knot” which is a real mythological thing which means everything was creating a confusingly involved problem.
And around the 65% mark things got really interesting. The point at which was when things really heated up and quickened. Before then was just a build up and everything after that was just a downhill race to the solution.
Overall, the plot was essentially one giant snowball effect. One thing went wrong which led to more things going wrong and then things worsened and suddenly a huge mess of a situation came bustling towards Florian and Margaret and they became entangled in the culmination of several cases.
The Characters
Florian and Margaret were pretty well-written. It not like they were new so nothing surprising was brought up in terms of character development, they were a solid continuation of who they were in the last 2 books.
None of the cold case suspects stood out as being particularly different. But I liked the connections made to Marcus’ past. That really helped to explore a part of Marcus that the reader (and protagonists) have never seen before.
Nicolae Nevrescu is honestly a fave character of mine. He’s like this underrated good guy posing as a bad guy and every time he pops up I get excited. And he pops at a lot of unexpected times.
The real surprise character here is Florian’s mum. She is an unexpected star. It’s not like she hasn’t had scenes in the previous 2 books, but she is front and centre in multiple scenes here and she is a star! She is totally authentic and powerful. Now you can see where Florian gets it from😂
What I love the most out of all the characterisation is the diversity and authenticity in a way I’m not used to seeing. You have Florian’s mum who actually speaks Italian in a scene which got me all excited (I’ve studied Italian for 2 years and I love the language) and, yes, I translated it without any kind of translator. Nicolae is also diverse, and so is Margaret. There’s a whole theme of diversity that isn’t the generic black or Asian representation. It’s a much more specific, focused and noticeable type of representation of diversity that is extremely enjoyable and refreshing.
All in all, a mystery that has so many tangled lines that it’ll confuse you before they eventually straighten out. This book is nothing completely new in comparison to the last 2 books, but it touches on different things that weren’t explored on them. So, not a bad book, an enjoyable read and time well spent.
January 25, 2022
And we are caught up.
Kids love this detective series. They have it 4 stars.
Just enough intrigue and mystery for their little brains. No violence.
Kids love this detective series. They have it 4 stars.
Just enough intrigue and mystery for their little brains. No violence.
February 14, 2019
If I could award more than five stars to this cleverly written middle grade mystery I would. It is with great regret that we must say addio to our toastmasters Florian and Margaret. This final episode in the trilogy is so full of clues and crumbs, yet it all comes together in the end. If you haven't started reading this series yet, what are you waiting for?!
January 23, 2024
Secrets, lies, and mysteries galore! And even a James Bond moment or two. Trapped! is book #3 in James Ponti’s Framed series with mystery solving BFFs Florian and Margaret. I adore watching these two untangle a case. They have a style all their own.
This visit’s super-secret spy case is about….wait for it. Books! Books and more books. We move from public libraries to books stores to rare collection rooms. It’s a treat! Florian and Margaret are FBI consultants. Yes, The. F.B.I. They’re both remarkable, likeable characters you’ll root for and laugh along with from beginning to end. This pint-sized FBI team is led by Agent Marcus Rivers. The three of them work perfectly together with intelligence and humor. And by the third book, they feel very much like family. A family that’s still learning a lot about each other. Readers get to see a lot of Marcus’ past in this book. His Mom even makes an appearance! This adventure revolves around Marcus’ first big case for the FBI. A case that broke his heart and taught him a big lesson. A lesson that Marcus wants to be sure Florian learns…
“He told me to remember that people always matter more than careers and your heart always matters more than your brain.”
Did you hear that? That’s Mr. Ponti slipping a life lesson into the fun. He’s a pro at it! We all can get lost in our work and I liked that Ponti introduced the home and work balance into the mystery solving responsibilities. In the past, Marcus let his work overrule his heart. A message big-hearted Florian Bates learned right away.
“Why would I listen to evidence when I know the truth in my heart?”
The comradery between Florian and Marcus is a joy to watch. Readers can see how much they trust and respect each other. And Margaret and Florian’s friendship is stronger than ever even after a tough test. The whole cast of characters comes together to form a tightknit crime busting family! I still think Florian’s Dad gets overlooked, but Florian’s Mom gets a bigger and better role in this story. I loved it!
Simply put, I just loved spending time in this book. It’s easy to read and easy to love with lots of spies and smiles. Pick up this book and join in on the fun. I really hope this isn’t the last we see of Florian and Margaret. I want more! Did you hear that, Ponti? More! Please. :)
Highly recommended.
September 28, 2018
Well, I just couldn’t rate it any less than 5 stars.
July 27, 2024
Rating: 5 / 5
If I though that Vanished! had too many far-fetches and twists that didn't add up, then Trapped! is in many ways the exact opposite of that. It doesn't have as many unpredictable "twists", per se, but the plot IS more engaging in my opinion, specifically because everything fits much more neatly together and therefore creates a more straightforward adventure.
In this addition (and, I guess, finale) to the series, Florian and Margaret are once again on the job, this time in helping Marcus pick up from where he left off on an old investigation, as it might have more current ramifications with what's happening now. And it all has to do with books, which, to any confirmed bibliophile, is practically an invitation to get caught up in the mystery and just geek out over the little details.
It is with absolutely no shame that I confess that this is exactly what I did.
The ending and the way it wraps up are also pretty satisfying, but at the same time I can't help but wish that this series would just go on and on and on. I mean, TOAST is so cool, and if an idea's good, I don't see why anyone should adhere to the unofficial and unspoken rule of trilogies--that should only apply if an idea has worn itself out and, in the case of a 12-year-old consultant to the FBI, I just don't think that's the case. There are SO many more possibilities out there that the writer could play around with to incorporate into Florian and Margaret's world, but...well, I digress, suffice to say that I liked exploring with these characters a lot and hope to see them revisited at some point--maybe as adults, with Florian and Margaret potentially starting a romantic relationship?
Y'know...just putting it out there.
If I though that Vanished! had too many far-fetches and twists that didn't add up, then Trapped! is in many ways the exact opposite of that. It doesn't have as many unpredictable "twists", per se, but the plot IS more engaging in my opinion, specifically because everything fits much more neatly together and therefore creates a more straightforward adventure.
In this addition (and, I guess, finale) to the series, Florian and Margaret are once again on the job, this time in helping Marcus pick up from where he left off on an old investigation, as it might have more current ramifications with what's happening now. And it all has to do with books, which, to any confirmed bibliophile, is practically an invitation to get caught up in the mystery and just geek out over the little details.
It is with absolutely no shame that I confess that this is exactly what I did.
The ending and the way it wraps up are also pretty satisfying, but at the same time I can't help but wish that this series would just go on and on and on. I mean, TOAST is so cool, and if an idea's good, I don't see why anyone should adhere to the unofficial and unspoken rule of trilogies--that should only apply if an idea has worn itself out and, in the case of a 12-year-old consultant to the FBI, I just don't think that's the case. There are SO many more possibilities out there that the writer could play around with to incorporate into Florian and Margaret's world, but...well, I digress, suffice to say that I liked exploring with these characters a lot and hope to see them revisited at some point--maybe as adults, with Florian and Margaret potentially starting a romantic relationship?
Y'know...just putting it out there.
September 17, 2024
Fun interesting story continuing the journey of two middle schoolers working for the FBI. Read it with my middle schooler.
April 27, 2021
12-year olds Florian Bates and Margaret Campbell are not your typical Seventh graders. They consult with the FBI’s Special Projects Team. Within a week of their leader, Special Agent Marcus Rivers, being awarded a Director’s Award for Excellence, they are determined to use their TOAST (Theory of All Small Things) skills to piece together and form the bigger picture to clear his name. This case involves the “FBI, CIA, NSA, Russian spies, Library of Congress, Albert Einstein, Alistair Toombs, and then ... books.” Let’s not forget the assistance of FBI Director Admiral David Denton Douglas, FBI Agent Kayla Cross, Margaret’s parents, Florian’s mother, and Nic the Knife. These best friends are bright, fearless, observant, and loyal. I have really enjoyed this third book in the series.
November 7, 2018
Florian and Margaret are back and this time they have to save Marcus. Marcus's first case is tied to a current case and someone is setting him up to take the fall. Florian and Margaret have to use TOAST to find out which one of their suspects is the culprit. Their investigations take them through the library world of Washington, DC and leave them trapped in the Library of Congress.
This was another fantastic TOAST mystery by James Ponti. I thought this would be the end of the series since it does wrap things up, but Ponti himself has assured me that it will continue. We just had him at the library and he was amazing! Several things in this book made me really happy. I love how attached Florian and Margaret are to Marcus and the family they have formed. I loved that Florian's mom got in on the action and was fantastic. And I loved that Margaret's parentage was dealt with. I do hope there are more books to come.
This was another fantastic TOAST mystery by James Ponti. I thought this would be the end of the series since it does wrap things up, but Ponti himself has assured me that it will continue. We just had him at the library and he was amazing! Several things in this book made me really happy. I love how attached Florian and Margaret are to Marcus and the family they have formed. I loved that Florian's mom got in on the action and was fantastic. And I loved that Margaret's parentage was dealt with. I do hope there are more books to come.
December 22, 2025
The third and final book in this series. 🥲 Mikayla and I buddy-read this one also, but we read it faster than usual because we were enjoying it so much.
Such a satisfying end to the whole series! The main mystery felt a slight bit less clever than the first two, but I didn't mind since the focus of this one was more about the relationships. I loved how things were wrapped up and that we got an epilogue. Mrs. Bates playing spy was ICONIC. My only complaint was not enough Kayla.
So happy to have read this series!
Such a satisfying end to the whole series! The main mystery felt a slight bit less clever than the first two, but I didn't mind since the focus of this one was more about the relationships. I loved how things were wrapped up and that we got an epilogue. Mrs. Bates playing spy was ICONIC. My only complaint was not enough Kayla.
So happy to have read this series!
March 24, 2022
Still good, but because of the whole arc with Margaret and her adoption lasting three books, the author didn't really milk its climax for its emotional power, and the situation he set up meant But the mystery was fine, and I still think MG boys who love reading and puzzles and mysteries will love this series.
July 11, 2024
My favorite of the series. In part because it’s about books and libraries.
January 12, 2021
I love this series!
May 20, 2021
LOVED IT!! (was a bit confusing but really good)
February 3, 2023
What a great series!!!
October 7, 2021
4.5 Stars (I'm giving it 5 on here since the things I personally find lacking are arbitrary and made up for by 1. being so fun to read regardless and 2. the fact that 3 books in and the boy and girl are still ONLY friends and nothing has been hinted to the contrary - like, yes, there is certainly an innocent, but tangible chemistry between them that could make a case for this being ripe for a friends-to-lovers slow build trope, but unlike most stories, there isn't even any coy "oh is this your girlfriend/boyfriend" stuff. Like, they say they are best friends and that's taken at face value. What a breath of fresh air.)
I haven't been satisfied by not 1, but 3 books in a series in so long. Seriously, so so satisfying. Not sure if this is intended to be the last book in the series, but if it is, then it ends in such a really good place - while of course leaving you wanting more like any good series does.
I absolutely fell in love with Florian Bates, who reminds me of a little Adrian Monk (aka one of my favorite characters of all time), and his best friend Margaret who radiates black girl magic (this white male author does a fantastic job of both writing a girl character who never feels like "The Girl" trope and a black girl on top of it - seriously, the book hits on the topic of race identity in a way that feels earnest, but I'm also white so this is from a limited perspective and I would be interested in the opinion of Margaret from a WoC).
I got so very invested in these two characters and their fun little adventures and especially Margaret's main side-plot that unfolds over the course of the 3 books. Without giving anything away, I literally did a happy little jig near the end of this book because I was just so pleased and satisfied with the character/plot development.
And speaking of that development I honestly did not expect to love Nick the Knife as much as I did. Usually the ambiguous antihero/villain with a tragic backstory is overplayed and often problematic. Nick is handled so well I don't even know where to start. He continually recognizes that he is not a good person. He does bad things. He is deep in a world of moral corruption. It's this awareness, I think, that gives credence to his complexity as a character. The fact that he knows that he's not good, helps me believe that in spite of this he is capable of goodness because in spite of everything he loves Margaret, and in turn Margaret's mother - who I do wish we would have gotten something more definitive with, if I had any criticism...but I also understand that Nick was the character chosen for Margaret's development via Florian's POV/development and Florian is still the main character. He's definitely woobified, but I don't know, it just works for me with him. Especially since we do still have the moments where Florian describes his ability to transform into something menacing.
I haven't been satisfied by not 1, but 3 books in a series in so long. Seriously, so so satisfying. Not sure if this is intended to be the last book in the series, but if it is, then it ends in such a really good place - while of course leaving you wanting more like any good series does.
I absolutely fell in love with Florian Bates, who reminds me of a little Adrian Monk (aka one of my favorite characters of all time), and his best friend Margaret who radiates black girl magic (this white male author does a fantastic job of both writing a girl character who never feels like "The Girl" trope and a black girl on top of it - seriously, the book hits on the topic of race identity in a way that feels earnest, but I'm also white so this is from a limited perspective and I would be interested in the opinion of Margaret from a WoC).
I got so very invested in these two characters and their fun little adventures and especially Margaret's main side-plot that unfolds over the course of the 3 books. Without giving anything away, I literally did a happy little jig near the end of this book because I was just so pleased and satisfied with the character/plot development.
And speaking of that development I honestly did not expect to love Nick the Knife as much as I did. Usually the ambiguous antihero/villain with a tragic backstory is overplayed and often problematic. Nick is handled so well I don't even know where to start. He continually recognizes that he is not a good person. He does bad things. He is deep in a world of moral corruption. It's this awareness, I think, that gives credence to his complexity as a character. The fact that he knows that he's not good, helps me believe that in spite of this he is capable of goodness because in spite of everything he loves Margaret, and in turn Margaret's mother - who I do wish we would have gotten something more definitive with, if I had any criticism...but I also understand that Nick was the character chosen for Margaret's development via Florian's POV/development and Florian is still the main character. He's definitely woobified, but I don't know, it just works for me with him. Especially since we do still have the moments where Florian describes his ability to transform into something menacing.
September 24, 2021
I love this book and the whole series! All the books in the series are tied for my favorite book in the whole world!! I would recomend this series to anyone who likes a good mystery as well as heartfelt friends moments
October 25, 2018
Best TOAST book yet!
September 12, 2021
This being the final book of the series, all the mysteries, cases, secrets, character problems are all resolved. Maybe for the readers it seems like the cases are just to show how Florian and Margaret use TOAST (the theory of all small things) to solve FBI cases, which is basically the whole fundamental setting of the story, but for the characters inside, each case they solve leads to a resolution for their own problems, or uncover a bit of their life that they never knew had been there. The characters all had a big change since the start too, for example, Florian Bates. At first he was the only one who knew how to use TOAST and everyone had thought of him as a weird and freaky kid, which meant he didn't have any friends, until he met Margaret, who was his first and best friend, who also learned how to use TOAST, therefore making them partners in crime. In the beginning, Florian was better at doing everything by himself and always being on his own, but in the end he knew that he needed someone to always be there for him and Margaret was there to fill that place in.
November 4, 2021
I absolutely flew through this series on audio over the last week. Each book follows a similar set up, starting with present day, going back in time anywhere from 3 months to just one week, and then coming back to present day and on to the conclusion. They are all a little fantastical (kids working for the FBI), but the characters are so lovable and go through a lot over the course of the series. I appreciated that some heavier topics came up - race and identity, adoption and birth parents, friendship themes and lots of teamwork. I do think that this series was in many ways a warm up for City Spies, with the author figuring out ways to make different plot devices and character techniques work within the middle grade framework. These were really fun, great on audio, and have me looking forward so much to the third city spies.
March 20, 2020
This book is amazing. It's about this 12 year old boy who works for the FBI and solves mysteries. It's amazing to see how James Ponti has made all 3 books in this series so capturing and hooks the reader right off. If anyone doesn't read this, then shame on you! Not really, but you need to read this! It says on the cover that it's good for children from age 8-11. I am older than that and still love these!
July 27, 2020
I cannot believe how long I waited to read the final book in this series! This spy thriller was all about librarians!!! (And no, it wasn't boring!) I loved the first two, and this one was fabulous as well! Give this series to fans of Stuart Gibbs's Spy School. Highly recommended for grades 4 & up. You definitely want to read them in order.
December 23, 2025
This book went in a lot more directions than the previous two. They followed so many leads, and sometimes i had trouble keeping up with all the characters. But in the end, I like it. While I wasn't wholey satisfied with how all the characters were wrapped up (or left hanging), it was a good ending.
I'm still mad we didn't get more on Marcus and Kayla though. I will not be forgetting we got an update on Margaret's hair, but not their life's. that was cruel.
I'm still mad we didn't get more on Marcus and Kayla though. I will not be forgetting we got an update on Margaret's hair, but not their life's. that was cruel.
June 23, 2024
A lot of good twists, and another well paced book. I'm really starting to like James Ponti.
P.S : I definitely have and will always end up weeping like a baby if i was so close to losing my best friend.
P.S : I definitely have and will always end up weeping like a baby if i was so close to losing my best friend.
February 13, 2019
This is such a great series. Bonus points for being set in DC and getting all the details right. It IS all uphill at the zoo!
November 2, 2019
I really enjoyed this series! Think National Treasure plus a seventh grade Sherlock 🕵️♂️ Holmes !
January 19, 2022
It was cute. A little slow at the start, but I think it did a fair job of creating both a solid if convoluted mystery and a sense of closure for the series.
June 28, 2024
The mystery wasn't strong with this one except in the beginning. The vibes were fun though.
May 30, 2025
This was a great middle grades series - suspense, puzzles, questions about adoption and race, and a great friendship between a 12 year old boy and a 12 year old girl that wasn’t romantic.
August 19, 2025
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