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- From the Edgar-nominated author of Coop Knows the Scoop comes an exciting mystery perfect for fans of From the Desk of Zoe Washington and Holes.When Grady and his dad learn that the town oddball, Eudora "Kooky" Klinch left something for them in her will, they can only imagine what it might be.
- 8-12 Years
- 8.28" x 5.61" Paperback
- 288 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Mysteries & Detective Stories
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"When 13-year-old Grady and his dad learn that the town oddball, Eudora "Kooky" Klinch left something for them in her will, they can only imagine what it might be. When it turns out it's an old scrap of 300-year-old tapestry, they are bitterly disappointed. But the cloth comes with a note saying, "This is no ordinary piece of needlework. It's a treasure map. Riddles and Clues. To the victor go the riches." Grady's dad dismisses it, but Grady thinks this could be the chance of a lifetime. With the help of his friends Thad, Clemmie, and the town dog Ophelia, Grady is determined to crack the clues and find the treasure. But when someone tries to break into Grady's house one night, and then the local antiques expert who examined the tapestry is found unconscious, Grady realizes that he's not the only one who knows about the treasure map. There's more at risk than he bargained for, and solving this mystery just got a lot more dangerous."--Publisher marketing.Book Synopsis
From the Edgar-nominated author of Coop Knows the Scoop comes an exciting mystery perfect for fans of From the Desk of Zoe Washington and Holes.
When Grady and his dad learn that the town oddball, Eudora "Kooky" Klinch left something for them in her will, they can only imagine what it might be. When it turns out it's an old scrap of 300-year-old tapestry, they are bitterly disappointed. But the cloth comes with a note saying, "This is no ordinary piece of needlework. It's a treasure map. Riddles and Clues. To the victor go the riches." Grady's dad dismisses it, but Grady thinks this could be the chance of a lifetime. With the help of his friends Thad, Clemmie, and the town dog Ophelia, Grady is determined to crack the clues and find the treasure.
But when someone tries to break into Grady's house one night, and then the local antiques expert who examined the tapestry is found unconscious, Grady realizes that he's not the only one who knows about the treasure map. There's more at risk than he bargained for, and solving this mystery just got a lot more dangerous.
You will love Grady and his adventures if you are looking for:
- Mystery books for kids 9-12
- Heartfelt and quirky stories for young readers
- Kids detective books
- 5th grade mystery books
Review Quotes
Agatha Award finalist for Best Children's / YA Mystery
Anthony Award nominee for Best Children's/YA Mystery
Kirkus Reviews 12 Must-Read Middle Grade Mysteries
2023 Florida Book Award GOLD Medalist for Older Children's Literature
2024 Children's Book Council, Librarian Favorite of the Year choice
2024 - 2025 TOME Society Book Award book
2024 - 2025 Georgia Children's Book Award book
2024 - 2025 Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award book
2024 - 2025 Maine Student Book Award book
2024 - 2025 Ohio Buckeye Children's Book Award book
2024 - 2025 Florida Sunshine State Young Readers Award book
2024 Best New Books For Missouri Students
2025 - 2026 Golden Sower (Honeybee) Award book
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2025 - 2026 Evergreen Teen Book Award book
"Like a sumptuous Sunday supper, Taryn Souders has served up a feast with decidedly Southern flavors. It's a twisty mystery that reminds us that small towns are built on secrets and adventure lies just outside your window." -- James Ponti, Edgar Award winner, author of Framed series, City Spies series, and Dead City series
"Souders (Coop Knows the Scoop) appealingly intertwines a compassionate community and a grieving boy's struggle to connect with his father to deliver a rewarding mystery." -- Publisher's Weekly
"[W]ell paced and cleverly delineated--especially when it comes to exploring multilayered linguistic clues [...] An entertaining, riddle-focused mystery." -- Kirkus Reviews