A Copycat Conundrum
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025 · Est. 7 hour read

A Copycat Conundrum

By Lisa Yee, Dan Santat (Illustrator)

Book #2 in the The Misfits series

San Francisco quakes and mysterious notes lead the Misfits into a puzzling case.

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288 pages· 51,870 words· Est. 7 hour read
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San Francisco is rocked by bizarre earthquakes and priceless art thefts. The Misfits, led by Olive, must unravel the mystery as their classmate Zeke receives ominous notes. Is Zeke hiding something, or is there a larger plot at play? Join this elite team of underdogs as they tackle their most perplexing case yet, where every clue could lead to a surprising twist.

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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - When San Francisco is under strange attacks–like earthquakes affecting only two city blocks at a time–who’re you gonna call? An elite team of crime-fighting underdogs, that’s who! The Misfits are on the case in this hilarious illustrated series! “For any kid who’s felt like a misfit, this crackling adventure packs a wallop!” –Lincoln Peirce, creator of Big Nate Oof! After solving the case of the Royal Rumpus, Olive Cobin Zang and her elite team of underdogs are on top of the world. As the awkward, crime-fighting Misfits, they’re acing every mission thrown at them from NOCK (aka No One Can Know, the covert agency they work for). But when their classmate Zeke starts receiving threatening notes, the Misfits are stumped. They’re no strangers to danger, but this case is a total head-scratcher. Who would target kind, friendly Zeke . . . unless he’s not what he seems to be? At the same time, unusual earthquakes start shaking up San Francisco just as priceless art goes missing, and the Misfits are called to investigate. Is it a coincidence that the city is under attack while Zeke is getting mysterious messages? Or is it all just a cover for a scheme bigger than any they’ve faced before? For other Misfit adventures from Newbery Honoree Lisa Yee and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat, don’t miss The Misfits #1: A Royal Conundrum!

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Format
Pages
288
Words
51,870
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
850L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.4
F&P level
~T
Publication
Published
January 7, 2025
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593564226

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