The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels
By Beth Lincoln
Illustrated by Claire Powell
By Beth Lincoln
Illustrated by Claire Powell
By Beth Lincoln
Illustrated by Claire Powell
By Beth Lincoln
Illustrated by Claire Powell
By Beth Lincoln
Read by Nikki Patel
By Beth Lincoln
Read by Nikki Patel
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Hardcover $17.99
Feb 07, 2023 | ISBN 9780593533239 | Middle Grade (8-12)
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Praise
★ “A Gothic novel of corrosive values… Lincoln’s manor-set murder mystery maintains a Knives Out feel by way of Lemony Snicket… But crackling puns outpace the body count as this archly told, never muddled debut whodunit reveals a roster of distinct characters, a labyrinthine setting and plot, and a mystery that is as clever as its heroine.” – Publishers Weekly, starred review
★ “Taking the classic manor house whodunit for a wild ride, Lincoln mixes hidden rooms and agendas, a sprawling family with unusual naming practices, gender identity discoveries, high comedy and low punning, murder, and more, then stirs briskly. While clues, suspects, and terrific set pieces pile up, the author not only pitches her young investigators into situations both life-threatening and comical, but pulls in a large supporting cast—memorable for more than just their monikers—for perceptive explorations of family ties, pressures, and responsibilities.” —Booklist, starred review
★ “An absolutely delightful debut with heartwarming character growth and a clever, genre-savvy country-house mystery…. The narrative voice includes jokes and viewpoints that will be appreciated by sophisticated younger readers as well as those who are older than Shenanigan; overall, the humor and action are spot-on for middle-grade audiences.” —Kirkus, starred review
“Lincoln whips up a witty confection of highly colorful characters, dynamic wordplay, and a plot dense with action, suspense, double-dealing, innovative murder weapons, and a well-orchestrated eleventh-hour reveal.” —The Horn Book Magazine
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