Trouble at the Tangerine

By Gillian McDunn

A stolen necklace threatens Simon's dream of a permanent home. Can he solve the mystery in time?

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256 pages· 43,364 words· Est. 6 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Simon dreams of settling down in Tangerine Pines, but a stolen necklace threatens his plans. With his family's constant moving, this is his chance to finally put down roots. Teaming up with his resourceful neighbor Amaya, Simon dives into a mystery that could determine his future. Can they catch the thief and secure his forever home, or will he be forced to pack up once more? As clues unfold, Simon must decide how far he's willing to go to stay in one place. Will solving the case be enough to change his family's wandering ways?

From the publisher

Award-winning author Gillian McDunn pens a delightfully quirky mystery that examines the meaning of home, perfect for fans of The Vanderbeekers series. Simon’s family is always on the move. Every few months, they load up their van, “Vincent Van Go,” and set off for a new adventure. According to his dad, you can’t live an extraordinary life by staying in one place. But all Simon wants is to settle down, so he’s hatched a plan: to make their latest apartment in the Tangerine Pines building his forever home. When a priceless necklace is stolen, clues indicate the thief might actually be another neighbor. Simon worries he’ll have to move again if the thief isn’t caught. He usually doesn’t go looking for trouble, but if retrieving the necklace means establishing home, Simon is willing to risk it. With the help of his neighbor Amaya, pet sitter, plant-waterer, and podcaster extraordinaire, Simon is determined to crack the case and finally put down roots.

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