FICTION

Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe

by Jo Watson HACKL
240p. Random. Jul. 2018. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780399557385.
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Gr 4–6—After her father passes away and her mama runs off, Cricket decides to head out on a quest to find a mysterious room her mama always talked about. Her only clue is a coin from an abandoned ghost town. Living in an old treehouse in the woods, she searches for her next lead with the help of her daddy's old guidebook. Meanwhile, everyone is looking for her and if they find her, she'll have to go live with GAG, her great-aunt Genevieve. Cricket is an intriguing and complex protagonist, and the plot, full of adventure, treasure hunts, and mystery, will keep young readers hooked. Humorous chapter titles set the tone for each new discovery.
VERDICT An entertaining addition to libraries where quirky Southern mystery adventures are in demand.
Reviewed by Kira Moody, Salt Lake County Library Services , May 01, 2018

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