{"product_id":"mister-max-the-book-of-secrets-mister-max-2-9780307976857","title":"Book of Secrets","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom Newbery Medalist Cynthia Voigt, Book II in the exciting adventures of Mister Max--12-year-old detective in disguise.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eMister Max: The Book of Lost Things\u003c\/i\u003e, Max Starling proved that he is more than a detective, he's a Solutioneer. His reputation for problem-solving has been spreading--and now even the mayor wants his help. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Someone is breaking windows and setting fires in the old city, but the shopkeepers won't say a word about the culprits. Why are they keeping these thugs' secrets?\u003cbr\u003e When the mayor begs for help, Max agrees to take the case, putting himself in grave danger. It's a race to catch up with the vandals before they catch him. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Meanwhile, Max is protecting secrets of his own. His parents are still missing, and the cryptic messages he gets from them make it clear--it's going to be up to Max to rescue them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Immensely appealing.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A perfect read-aloud, the story will appeal to fans of fantasy, adventure, mystery, and humor.\" \u003ci\u003e--The Christian Science Monitor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCYNTHIA VOIGT is the acclaimed author of many books, including \u003ci\u003eDicey's Song\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the Newbery Medal; \u003ci\u003eA Solitary Blue\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of a Newbery Honor; and \u003ci\u003eHomecoming\u003c\/i\u003e. For the body of her work, Cynthia Voigt was honored with the Margaret A. Edwards Award for Outstanding Literature for Young Adults. She lives with her husband in Maine.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Random House Children's Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50319093629202,"sku":"9780307976857","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_98b1d56e-3448-4001-9053-bf4602aabb9a.jpg?v=1727564378","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mister-max-the-book-of-secrets-mister-max-2-9780307976857","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}