Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1999
The Trick
By Nancy N. Rue
A boy's new life in 1920s Chicago leads to unexpected trouble.
195 pages· 55,042 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
Paperback
Summary: In 1920s Chicago, ten-year-old Rudy navigates a new life with his wealthy Great-aunt Gussie. As he struggles to fit in, Rudy befriends a boy with dreams of becoming a mobster, pulling him into a world of schemes and mischief. With his sister Hildy Helen by his side, Rudy must decide where his loyalties lie and how far he's willing to go in this city of opportunity and danger. Will Rudy find his place, or will the allure of the underworld prove too tempting?









