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The Girl Is Trouble
Contributor(s): Haines, Kathryn Miller (Author)

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ISBN: 1596436107     ISBN-13: 9781596436107
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
OUR PRICE: $15.29  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: July 2012
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Young Adult Fiction | Mysteries & Detective Stories
- Young Adult Fiction | Historical - Military & Wars
- Young Adult Fiction | Family - General (see Also Headings Under Social Themes)
Dewey: FIC
LCCN: 2011031806
Age Level: 12-17
Grade Level: 7-12
Lexile Measure: 720(Not Available)
Physical Information: 1.29" H x 5.85" W x 8.53" L (0.89 lbs) 325 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 1940's
- Locality - New York, N.Y.
- Geographic Orientation - New York
Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2012
Booklist 09/01/2012 pg. 116
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2012
School Library Journal 10/01/2012 pg. 136
Kirkus Best Young-Adult Books 12/01/2012 pg. 61
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 pg. 99 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 153602
Reading Level: 4.9   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 11.0
 
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Publisher Description:

Iris Anderson and her father have finally come to an understanding. Iris is allowed to help out at her Pop's detective agency as long as she follows his rules and learns from his technique. But when Iris uncovers details about her mother's supposed suicide, suddenly Iris is thrown headfirst into her most intense and personal case yet.


Contributor Bio(s): Haines, Kathryn Miller: - Kathryn Miller Haines is an actor, mystery writer, and award-winning playwright. Her debut YA novel, The Girl Is Murder, received an Edgar Award nomination and a starred review from School Library Journal as well as from Booklist, who called the book a "smart offering that gives both mysteries and historical fiction a good name." Kathryn lives in western Pennsylvania with her husband and son and their dogs.
 
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