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Watch out, Nancy Drew-Devlin Quick is smart, strong, and she will definitely close the case in this thrilling new mystery series for girls and boys from New York Times bestselling author Linda Fairstein.
Someone has stolen a page from a rare book in the New York Public Library. At least, that's what Devlin's friend Liza thinks she's seen, but she can't be sure. Any other kid might not see a crime here, but Devlin Quick is courageous and confident, and she knows she has to bring this man to justice-even if it means breathlessly racing around the city to collect evidence. But who is this thief? And what could the page-an old map-possibly lead to? With her wits, persistence, and the help of New York City's finest (and, okay, a little bit of help from her police commissioner mother, too), Dev and her friends piece the clues together to uncover a mystery that's bigger than anyone expected-and more fun, too.
With all of the heart-pounding excitement that made her internationally bestselling Alexandra Cooper series a hit, Linda Fairstein paves the way for another unstoppable heroine . . . even if she is only twelve.
Author Notes
Linda Fairstein was born in Mt. Vernon, New York on May 5, 1947. She received a B. A. in English literature from Vassar College in 1969 and a law degree from the University of Virginia in 1972. She was appointed to the staff of the New York County District Attorney's office in 1972. She investigated crimes of sexual assault and domestic violence. She retired in 2002. She is the author of the Alexandra Cooper Mysteries series and one nonfiction book entitled Sexual Violence: Our War Against Rape.
(Bowker Author Biography)
Reviews (5)
Publisher's Weekly Review
Bestselling adult crime novelist Fairstein (the Alexandra Cooper series) sets her sights on middle grade readers with her version of a modern-day Nancy Drew, Devlin Quick. Twelve-year-old Dev is the daughter of the first female New York City police commissioner, Blaine Quick, and is always on the lookout for crimes in progress. Dev has her moment to investigate a real crime, when Liza, an exchange student living with Dev for the summer, witnesses an art heist in the maps room of the New York Public Library. Since they are just kids, no one believes them, so Dev decides to investigate the theft herself, using "fiblets" (white lies) to gain information and access. Fairstein gives Dev a no-nonsense narrative voice, but it comes at the expense of her character sounding like a believable tween ("I would hate for this map thief-or any of his cohorts-to become fugitives"). It's clear that Fairstein did a great deal of research while writing this novel, but the frequent delivery of facts through dialogue can be stilted and unnatural. Ages 8-12. Agent: Esther Newberg, ICM. (Nov.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
Horn Book Review
Police commissioner's daughter Devlin, twelve, has "investigative instincts in [her] genes" and a passion for books. She knows a mystery is afoot when a rare map is stolen from the New York Public Library. With help from her friends, the Police Plaza forensic labs, and her grandmother (a trustee of the library), Devlin pursues the answer across the city in this satisfying mystery. (c) Copyright 2017. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Booklist Review
Nancy Drew meets her rightful heir in Dev Quick, girl sleuth. Dev is spending her summer taking some extra classes at her private school. One of her classmates, Liza, is a student from South America who is living with Dev and her police chief mother. When Liza witnesses someone cutting a page from a valuable book of maps at New York's Public Library, the game is afoot. Dev and Liza join forces with Dev's sidekick, Booker, as they search for clues to the identity of the thief. Fairstein is an author of adult books, and this background is apparent in her first book for younger readers. The adult sensibilities of the trio of sleuths, combined with references to Dashiell Hammett characters, might be confusing to some younger readers. Still, the short chapters, quick action, and the resolutions of problems will appeal to fans of the Red Blazer Girls series or Christina Diaz Gonzalez's Moving Target (2015).--Lesesne, Teri Copyright 2016 Booklist
School Library Journal Review
Gr 3-7-A map thief is on the loose, and 12-year-old Devlin Quick is on the case. When Dev's friend Liza witnesses a man cutting a page from a valuable library atlas, the girls are determined to track him down and bring him to justice. But with no adult witnesses, cracking the case proves to be more difficult than they thought. Luckily, Dev's mother is New York City's police commissioner, so crime fighting is in Dev's blood. Dev also has access to the latest police technologies, so listeners will get a sense of some of the ins and outs of real-life detective work. Since the tale is set in New York, listeners will also learn about some of the Big Apple's most famous landmarks and libraries. Narrator Kathleen McInerney's fast-paced storytelling is a perfect match for this novel's short chapters and action-packed scenes, meaning listeners will be engaged from the start. Her expressive narration is top-notch, thanks to the subtle differences she uses to voice each character. VERDICT A strong addition to medium and large audio collections. ["A well-crafted and satisfying first volume in a new series. Ideal for bibliophiles and mystery fans alike": SLJ 10/16 review of the Dial book.]-Anne Bosievich, Friendship Elementary School, Glen Rock, PA © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus Review
Someone is stealing rare maps from the New York Public Library, and a preteen detective is on the case.Twelve-year-old Devlins mother is New York Citys police commissioner, which gives her definite sleuthing advantages. Its summer, and Dev and her mother, who are white, are hosting a student from Argentina, Liza. After Liza witnesses a man cutting a page from a rare collection of maps in the New York Public Library, Dev sets out with single-minded determination to solve the case, also enlisting the help of her African-American friend, Booker Dibble. As she says: I sort of have investigative instincts in my genes. (And for the librarians, teachers, and booksellers out there, Dev also has a love for reading, for everything about books.) Dev attends private school and leads a privileged life. Access to forensic labs at 1 Police Plaza is a plus, as is her wealthy, 60s-activist grandmother, who is also a library trustee. Fairstein, a longtime Manhattan prosecutor and author of popular adult detective stories, transitions well in this opener to her first series for kids. She throws in local flavor, an abandoned subway station, and a healthy dose of texting and safe online activities in a well-crafted detective tale. This likable gumshoe follows the trail from the library lions on 42nd Street to Brooklyn Public Librarys Central Building, and readers will be happy to go right along with her. (Mystery. 9-12) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.