The Mystery in Manhattan

By Alex Shibutani, Maia Shibutani, Michelle Schusterman, Yaoyao Ma Van As (Illustrator)

Part of the Kudo Kids series

A missing dress leads to a thrilling chase through New York City.

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224 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Siblings Andy and Mika Kudo visit New York City, eager for adventure. Mika dreams of capturing iconic photos, while Andy seeks escape room thrills. Their plans shift when Aunt Kei's fashion show centerpiece vanishes. Teaming up with cousin Jenny, they embark on a citywide hunt to recover the missing dress. Can they solve the mystery before time runs out? This fast-paced adventure promises twists and turns that will keep readers guessing.

From the publisher

The Kudo Kids are back in this fun filled, fast-paced middle-grade mystery from two-time Olympic bronze medalists Maia and Alex Shibutani, perfect for fans of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library. Andy and Mika are about to take a bite out of the Big Apple. When the Kudo Kids travel to New York City for the first time, they’re ready to hit the ground running and see the sights. But the siblings quickly realize that they’re excited for very different reasons–Mika wants to take photos of iconic landmarks and visit a famous camera store, while Andy can’t wait to try out an escape room that one of his friends told him about. Both of their plans get shaken up when they learn that Aunt Kei is in desperate need of assistance as she prepares for an important fashion presentation. Not wanting to pass up an opportunity to explore, Andy and Mika enthusiastically volunteer to help run errands with their cousin, Jenny. When a very special dress, the centerpiece of Aunt Kei’s collection, goes missing, they find themselves on a chase around the city to find it in another unforgettable mystery that will leave readers guessing until the very end.

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