Fairstein, Linda The Devlin Quick Mysteries: Into the Lion’s Den, 312 pgs. Dial,
2016. $18. Language: G; Mature Content: G; Violence: G
Devlin
and her friend (and exchange student) Liza are at the library when Liza thinks
she see’s a man stealing a page out of rare book. Devlin is thrilled –now she
can help solve a mystery –something her mom does all the time as the Police Commissioner.
With the help of her friend Booker as well –the trio discover the world of antique
maps and the theft of them. They find some suspects and get to work
investigating.
I
am always on the lookout for a good mystery, so with its cover appeal I was
excited to read this book. Sadly I didn’t
enjoy this read. Its easy to see why Nancy Drew is older –she has some autonomy.
But a 12 year investigator must lie and sneak frequently to investigate which
doesn’t sit very well with me, as does her use of the police resources –because
she has her mother’s position as sway. Liza is her supposed to be Devlin’s friend,
and her family is in charge of keeping her safe during her exchange program
time –but Devlin knowingly puts her into many dangerous situations. The big bad
plot about the stolen maps is kind of boring –as are the suspects. Combine this
with overly long and I found myself struggling to finish reading it.
EL
-NO. Stephanie Elementary School Librarian & Author
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