The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity

The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity
by Mac Barnett

2011-2012 Texas Bluebonnet List

Tween

Twelve year old Steve Brixton is a huge fan of the Bailey Brothers detective series.  Although Steve is fascinated by the detective stories he reads, he is surprised to actually find himself in the middle of a real case - a case that involves one of America's most important secrets.  Steve discovers he is the main suspect in the case and the only way to clear his name is to solve the mystery himself.

This mystery is filled with suspense and plenty of humor.  Those who have read The Hardy Boys series will pick up on the subtle similarities.  School librarians will be amused by the role of librarians as secret agents.  The following quote will give students a new way to view their librarian,  "Every librarian is a highly trained agent. An expert in intelligence, counterintelligence, Boolean searching, and hand-to-hand combat."  Tween readers will appreciate the fast pace and numerous close calls Steve faces while trying to clear his name.