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8 Days in DUMBO

Margaret J. McMaster

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Description:Named one of 'The Best of 2019' by Resource Links12-year-old Phoebe Sproule may be embarrassed by her mother’s blog (featuring every laughable fact of her existence!) but its 2 million followers prove useful in solving the mystery of Peter Philby’s disappearance from the Starbrite Diner in Brooklyn.Press Release:Margaret J. McMaster’s latest book, 8 Days in DUMBO, is a delightful children’s mystery that combines memorable characters with a compelling plotline. Several stories intersect and converge in the novel, keeping the reader engaged in the action.The title is a deceptively simple reference to the action detailed through the book; DUMBO is an acronym for part of New York - Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass - a gentrified part of the city set apart by its cobblestones and converted warehouses. During the eight days we spend discovering the area, we are introduced to our heroine, 12-year-old Phoebe Sproule, her family, friends, and neighbors. The neighborhood itself becomes a character of sorts as well; we explore DUMBO through “Febes” as she searches for little Peter Philby, who has disappeared from the local Starbrite Diner. McMaster brings a wide variety of quirky and interesting characters to life as the plot unfolds. We meet Phoebe’s hipster, blogging mom, Abby, who is reinventing herself after an online absence to raise her daughter, and her steadfast dad, Chuck. Phoebe’s friends, London and Washington, and her “frenemies”, Serena and the Disciples, figure prominently as the search for Peter continues. It is through Phoebe’s close connection to her Grandma Sylvie that DUMBO really comes to life, as the two explore parts of the area together for a history project for school. The author gives us a brief glimpse into the role New York played in the Revolutionary War and uses the stories of war to show how themes of loyalty, division, and intrigue pervade all times and lives.Several memorable minor characters are peppered throughout the book, like Mr. Wong, Phyllis the waitress, Valerie, and Pirate. Their stories intertwine and enrich the central storyline, adding to the intrigue while also providing greater depth to the main characters. 8 Days in DUMBO is a highly entertaining whodunit. McMaster’s style and language have broad appeal to her intended tween audience, while making it an enjoyable read for their parents as well. Beneath the surface story of a mysterious disappearance are timeless lessons of friendship, love, and loyalty. Spend 8 days in DUMBO; you won’t regret it!We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with 8 Days in DUMBO. To get started finding 8 Days in DUMBO, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Named one of 'The Best of 2019' by Resource Links12-year-old Phoebe Sproule may be embarrassed by her mother’s blog (featuring every laughable fact of her existence!) but its 2 million followers prove useful in solving the mystery of Peter Philby’s disappearance from the Starbrite Diner in Brooklyn.Press Release:Margaret J. McMaster’s latest book, 8 Days in DUMBO, is a delightful children’s mystery that combines memorable characters with a compelling plotline. Several stories intersect and converge in the novel, keeping the reader engaged in the action.The title is a deceptively simple reference to the action detailed through the book; DUMBO is an acronym for part of New York - Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass - a gentrified part of the city set apart by its cobblestones and converted warehouses. During the eight days we spend discovering the area, we are introduced to our heroine, 12-year-old Phoebe Sproule, her family, friends, and neighbors. The neighborhood itself becomes a character of sorts as well; we explore DUMBO through “Febes” as she searches for little Peter Philby, who has disappeared from the local Starbrite Diner. McMaster brings a wide variety of quirky and interesting characters to life as the plot unfolds. We meet Phoebe’s hipster, blogging mom, Abby, who is reinventing herself after an online absence to raise her daughter, and her steadfast dad, Chuck. Phoebe’s friends, London and Washington, and her “frenemies”, Serena and the Disciples, figure prominently as the search for Peter continues. It is through Phoebe’s close connection to her Grandma Sylvie that DUMBO really comes to life, as the two explore parts of the area together for a history project for school. The author gives us a brief glimpse into the role New York played in the Revolutionary War and uses the stories of war to show how themes of loyalty, division, and intrigue pervade all times and lives.Several memorable minor characters are peppered throughout the book, like Mr. Wong, Phyllis the waitress, Valerie, and Pirate. Their stories intertwine and enrich the central storyline, adding to the intrigue while also providing greater depth to the main characters. 8 Days in DUMBO is a highly entertaining whodunit. McMaster’s style and language have broad appeal to her intended tween audience, while making it an enjoyable read for their parents as well. Beneath the surface story of a mysterious disappearance are timeless lessons of friendship, love, and loyalty. Spend 8 days in DUMBO; you won’t regret it!We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with 8 Days in DUMBO. To get started finding 8 Days in DUMBO, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

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