FICTION

Doom at Grant's Tomb

by Marcia WELLS
illus. by Marcos Calo. 208p. (Eddie Red Undercover: Bk. 3). HMH. Apr. 2016. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780544582606.
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Gr 4–6—Eddie Red isn't your typical 12-year-old. He has a photographic memory and is a veteran of helping the NYPD with hard-to-solve crimes. In this outing, the police encounter a bomb with a note attached to it bearing Eddie's name. According to police intel, international criminals who have been foiled by Eddie in the past are looking for him. Stealing precious valuables located in famous New York City landmarks, including Grant's Tomb, is also on the criminals' agenda. Eddie has a relatable voice and is nimble when it comes to solving crime and avoiding trouble. This series is refreshing in that it features a realistic African American protagonist. Fans of the previous two installments will eagerly await the next adventure foreshadowed in the last few pages.
Twelve-year-old amateur detective Eddie Red is put under police protection when a series of fake bombs with death threats are sent to the NYPD. Soon Eddie discovers his nemesis, art thief Lars Heinrich, may be planning another heist--and revenge against Eddie--in one explosive caper. Mystery fans will enjoy this humorous, lively third adventure, illustrated with "Eddie's" black-and-white portraits.
Reviewed by Staff , May 01, 2016

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