Vanishing Acts
“Vanishing Acts” by Phillip Margolin is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on October 9, 2012. This juvenile fiction novel follows the story of Madison Kincaid, who is thrust into a mystery on the first day of seventh grade. After receiving a late-night call about a murder case involving her second-grade teacher, Madison is determined to assist her father, a well-known defense attorney, in solving the case despite the absence of a body.
Readers will find Madison navigating the challenges of junior high while juggling her quest to uncover the truth behind the murder and the mysterious disappearance of her best friend, Ann. With the help of her classmate Jake Stephenson, Madison embarks on an adventure through the streets of Portland, Oregon, blending elements of law, crime, and detective work. This engaging narrative combines action and adventure with a focus on mysteries, making it a captivating read for young audiences. The book spans 176 pages and is presented in English.
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First Day of 7th Grade—To Do:
- Find locker
- Soccer tryouts, 3 p.m.
- Solve murder case
It’s the middle of the night. Junior high starts tomorrow. Madison Kincaid jolts awake to the sound of a phone call from the jailhouse. It’s a new case for her father, a renowned defense attorney: Someone’s been accused of murdering Madison’s second-grade teacher. But no body has turned up. Bent on becoming a lawyer just like her dad, Madison’s determined to help him crack the case.
At school the next day, Madison finds she’s got not one but two mysteries on her plate. Her best friend, Ann, is nowhere to be found. With the help of Jake Stephenson, a fellow soccer player at Pettygrove Junior High, Madison hits the sidewalks of Portland, Oregon, ready to find out just what’s hiding behind these two vanishing acts.
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