Book Series · 4 Books

Brixton Brothers Books

In order from The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity to Danger Goes Berserk.

The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity
The Ghostwriter Secret
It Happened on a Train
Danger Goes Berserk
The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity
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$759
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity

By Mac Barnett, Adam Rex (Illustrator)

A borrowed book thrusts Steve into a treasonous plot with secret agent librarians.

208 pages· 26,835 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Summary: Seventh-grader Steve Brixton dreams of being a detective like his heroes, the Bailey Brothers. But when he borrows the wrong library book, he's plunged into a real-life mystery involving secret agent librarians and a missing quilt holding America's secrets. With his detective skills put to the test, Steve must outsmart police and face the enigmatic Mr. E, all while his school report looms. Can he solve the case and meet his deadline, or will his adventure unravel everything he knows?
The complete set

Brixton Brothers Series

4 books · Published 2009–2012

The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

A borrowed book thrusts Steve into a treasonous plot with secret agent librarians.

The Ghostwriter Secret

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

A kid detective must rescue his hero from a crime syndicate.

It Happened on a Train
Sale price
$858

It Happened on a Train

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

A retired detective is pulled into a mystery of stolen cars and a phantom train.

Danger Goes Berserk

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

A young detective dives into danger to solve a surfboard mystery.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Brixton Brothers series?

There are 4 books in the Brixton Brothers series. It began with The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity in 2009, and the newest book, Danger Goes Berserk, was published in 2012.

What ages are the Brixton Brothers books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Brixton Brothers to life.

01

Mac Barnett

Author
02

Adam Rex

Illustrator
03

Matt Myers

Illustrator

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