Book Series · 3 Books

Framed! Books

In order from Framed! to Trapped!.

The Framed! series is a set of 3 chapter books by James Ponti, published between 2016 and 2018. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 380 pages.

Framed!
Vanished!
Trapped!
Framed!
Vanished!
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Framed!
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Framed!

By James Ponti

A young detective must solve a massive art heist while juggling schoolwork.

304 pages· 55,218 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
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Summary: Twelve-year-old Florian Bates, a budding detective in Washington, D.C., uses his unique Theory of All Small Things to solve mysteries. When he and his friend Margaret stumble upon clues to a major art heist, they find themselves entangled with the FBI and a dangerous crime syndicate. Can Florian crack the case and still manage his schoolwork? Dive into this thrilling adventure where every small detail counts, and the stakes are as high as the nation's most prized art collection.
In reading order

Framed! Series

3 books · Published 2016–2018

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Framed!

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

A young detective must solve a massive art heist while juggling schoolwork.

Vanished!

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

A young detective must solve school pranks linked to the President's daughter.

Trapped!

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

A young detective must clear his mentor's name from espionage charges.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Framed! series?

There are 3 books in the Framed! series. It began with Framed! in 2016, and the newest book, Trapped!, was published in 2018.

What order should you read the Framed! books in?

Start with Framed! and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Framed! books best for?

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

Which Framed! book is the longest?

Vanished! is the longest book in the series at 70,917 words (384 pages).

Which Framed! book is the shortest?

Framed! (Book #1) is the shortest at 55,218 words (304 pages).

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James Ponti

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