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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- EAN
- 9780316403498
- ISBN
- 0316403490
- Manufacturer
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
- Brand
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
- Binding
- TP
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-10
0316403490
ISBN-13
9780316403498
eBay Product ID (ePID)
217061979
Product Key Features
Book Title
Detective's Assistant
Number of Pages
368 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2016
Topic
Mysteries & Detective Stories, General, Girls & Women, Historical / United States / 19th Century, Historical / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877)
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
10.9 Oz
Item Length
7.6 in
Item Width
5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Reviews
"Nell is an irrepressible character: spirited, thoughtful, and intuitive ...Recommend to readers who enjoy adventure , history, and stories featuring independent , strong-minded girls."-- SLJ, * "Accessible and captivating ...With skilled writing that conveys the excitement of detective work, the appeal of history, and Nell's authentic, good-humored personal growth, this is one for the ages ."-- The Bulletin (starred review), * "Hannigan keeps a strong narrative hand on the several stories she has going on simultaneously: the mysteries surrounding the deaths of Nell's father and uncle; Nell's correspondence with her best friend, who traveled the Underground Railroad to safety in Canada; and several Pinkerton adventures that involve chicanery, American history, and lots of excitement ."-- Booklist (starred review), A Booklist Editors' Choice A Chicago Public Library Best Book A Nerdy Book Club Award Winner A Bank Street College Best Children's Book An SCBWI Golden Kite Winner An ALA Amelia Bloomer Project List for Feminist Books Selection A Mighty Girl Top Books for Tweens and Teens Pick, "Hannigan makes skillful use of period details, bringing the novel's threads together in a nail-biting conclusion . Nell is a fearless , no-nonsense heroine, and her dry-witted narration drives this rollicking historical escapade ."-- Publishers Weekly
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
Grade From
Third Grade
Dewey Decimal
[Fic]
Grade To
Seventh Grade
Synopsis
Based on the extraordinary true story of America's first-ever female detective, this fast-paced adventure recounts feats of daring and danger...including saving the life of Abraham Lincoln Eleven-year-old Nell Warne arrives on her aunt's doorstep lugging a heavy sack of sorrows. If her Aunt Kate rejects her, it's the miserable Home for the Friendless. Luckily, canny Nell makes herself indispensable to Aunt Kate...and not just by helping out with household chores. For Kate Warne is the first-ever female detective employed by the legendary Pinkerton Detective Agency. And Nell has a knack for the kind of close listening and bold action that made Pinkerton detectives famous in Civil War-era America. With huge, nation-changing events simmering in the background, Nell uses skills new and old to uncover truths about her past and solve mysteries in the present., Based on the extraordinary true story of America's first-ever female detective, this fast-paced adventure recounts feats of daring and danger...including saving the life of Abraham Lincoln! Eleven-year-old Nell Warne arrives on her aunt's doorstep lugging a heavy sack of sorrows. If her Aunt Kate rejects her, it's the miserable Home for the Friendless. Luckily, canny Nell makes herself indispensable to Aunt Kate...and not just by helping out with household chores. For Kate Warne is the first-ever female detective employed by the legendary Pinkerton Detective Agency. And Nell has a knack for the kind of close listening and bold action that made Pinkerton detectives famous in Civil War-era America. With huge, nation-changing events simmering in the background, Nell uses skills new and old to uncover truths about her past and solve mysteries in the present., Eleven-year-old Nell Warne arrives on her aunt's doorstep lugging a heavy sack of sorrows. If her Aunt Kate rejects her, it's the miserable Home for the Friendless.Luckily, canny Nell makes herself indispensable to Aunt Kate...and not just by helping out with household chores. For Aunt Kate is the first-ever female detective employed by the legendary Pinkerton Detective Agency. And Nell has a knack for the kind of close listening and bold action that made Pinkerton detectives famous in Civil War-era America. With huge, nation-changing events simmering in the background, Nell uses skills new and old to uncover truths about her past and solve mysteries in the present.Based on the extraordinary true story of Kate Warne, this fast-paced adventure recounts feats of daring and danger...including saving the life of Abraham Lincoln!, Based on the extraordinary true story of America's first female detective, Kate Warne, this fast-paced adventure is full of feats of daring and danger, bold action, and newfound courage. When orphaned eleven-year-old Nell Warne arrives in Chicago, she is shocked to find that her long-lost aunt is a detective working for the famous Pinkerton's National Detective agency With nation-changing events simmering in the background as Abraham Lincoln heads for the White House, Aunt Kate is working on the biggest case of her life, and Nell quickly makes herself indispensable by cracking codes, wearing disguises, and spying on nefarious criminals. But can she also solve the case of what really happened on the night her best friend disappeared?
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