Summary:All set to spend their summer in New York City with their aunt while their father is honeymooning with his new wife, Lexi and her younger brother Kevin’s snoozy summer plans turn into high-stakes adventure when Lexi overhears a plot to steal Cleopatra’s famous jewels from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Joining forces with budding investigative journalist Kim Ling Levine, they ditch day camp to track down the thieves and rake in the reward money. Can Lexi, Kevin, and Kim find out who’s behind the jewel heist without getting into too much trouble themselves?For fans of the classic From the Mixed up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler comes a hilarious whodunnit that will keep readers guessing to the very end.
Walker & Company
Filed under: 2012-2013 Club, Not Mock Newbery
This book had a great plot , fantastic characters, wonderful details, and was one of the best books I’ve read so far. I love the way Lexi takes care of her little brother Kevin. This book is good for anyone to read. It will appeal to many different ages.