Ali Cross: The Secret Detective - by James Patterson

Book Synopsis

The #1 bestselling kid detective is back! Mysteries, crime-solving, homeroom--all in a day's work for Ali Cross.

Ali Cross has always looked up to his father, the famous detective Alex Cross. And after helping to solve two big cases, Ali knows he has what it takes to follow in his father's footsteps. Eager to keep solving crimes, Ali and his friends hack into police calls and go to crime scenes to watch the detectives at work--and try to crack the cases themselves.

But when Ali witnesses something horrible, he has to grapple with tough questions about what it means to be a detective and a detective's son. Will Ali find a way to follow in his father's footsteps . . . or will he be the one in danger's path?

Review Quotes

"Alex Cross is a legend."--Harlan Coben

"All Patterson's success stems from one simple root: his love of telling stories."--The Washington Post

"Patterson is in a class by himself."--Vanity Fair

"Patterson's fans...aren't just addicted to his books; they see him as a constant companion, a part of their lives."--The New York Times

"The prolific king of the beach read is back with an intergenerational mystery for the 9-to-12-year-old set."--Kirkus Reviews

"This is a fresh look at the world of James Patterson's most famous protagonist."--School Library Journal

"Young readers...will find much to like in this first installment. There are highlights in Ali's first case, such as creatively using an immersive video game environment the preteens are addicted to as a way to communicate."--Booklist

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About the Author

James Patterson is the world's bestselling author. The creator of the Max Einstein and Middle School series, he founded JIMMY Patterson to publish books that young readers will love. He lives in Florida with his family.