The Case of the Golden Boy

Tom and Liz Austen #16

by Eric Wilson

An investigation into the kidnapping of his schoolmate leads young Tom Austen to the seedy Golden Boy Cafe and an unexpected encounter with a desperate criminal. After getting one step too close to the kidnappers, Tom is taken prisoner and needs all of his wits to survive.

Genres: Mystery, Young Adult, Childrens, Canada

89 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1994

About the author

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Eric Wilson is a Canadian children's author and now living in Victoria, British Columbia.

Reviews

[Kerri · Rating 3 out of 5]

Review soon!

[Sonia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Se trata de la octava entrega (tercera en España) de una serie de intriga juvenil en la que acompañamos a Liz Austen a un Fin de Semana Policíaco de Tejas Verdes. Allí conoce a Makiko, una japonesa amante de la obra de Maud, y ambas se verán involucradas en un caso de asesinato real. La historia es simple y hay bastantes giros que se ven venir, realmente me ha parecido más trabajada la parte de documentación para ambientar la obra que el misterio en sí. Aun así, para pasar un rato entretenida no está nada mal.

Lo mejor de leer este libro, sin duda, ha sido ir a la Isla del Príncipe Eduardo actual (bueno, de los años 90), ya que nos guía a la mítica casa de Tejas Verdes donde vivían los primos de Maud, al cementerio donde está enterrada, y por los míticos escenarios de la novela y guiños y tradiciones que harán las delicias de los seguidores de los libros de Ana. Creo que toda la primera mitad es ideal porque nos ubica en muchos escenarios de la isla y se nos explican muchas anécdotas de la vida de la autora.

[C. (Don't blank click my reviews, comment please! · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is nice to find that the Eric Wilson novels I've read are increasingly better than earlier ones. A highly personal treat for we who grew up in Winnipeg, is that this one time home of the author is the residence of `Liz' & `Tom' Austen. I see from titles that they travel often but my city is what they call home and "The Case Of The Golden Boy" does occur here.

I give three stars because there is stark implausibility in multiple instances. It's great for fiction to soar as far as the mind wishes to stretch but I'm a stickler that behaviour resemble how an individual would really act.

Putting aside that there's no golden boy restaurant which only frequenters of Winnipeg would know; the title doesn't reflect the mystery, primarily connected with Queenston school. Knowing our parliamentary monument is steeped in symbolism and history, it's a letdown to find this story not utilizing its real life intrigue. Naming books after Canadian landmarks is exciting, touching, and personalized if they are apt.

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Danielle · Rating 2 out of 5]

Great easy read - perfect for middle schoolers or older elementary kids. I gave it a lower rating that the other Eric Wilson books I have read because it was a bit of a disappointment compared to his other books. The mystery wasn’t really there.

[Sarah Campbell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another Eric Wilson novel done! I felt the growth as an author in this, and found myself empathizing a lot more with Tom. Bonus, I also picked out the "unknown baddies" correctly this time around! 4/5

[Karla Valdes · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 🌟

[Shawn Bird · Rating 4 out of 5]

An early work of Eric Wilson. A nice junior mystery set in Winnipeg, Canada in the style of Hardy Boys. Easy read.