I was in a bookstore shopping for a gift for a middle school relative and a young girl who was the same age told me this was her favorite book. I bought a copy for my niece, my mother, and for me. It’s a classic (first published in 1978) and a great mystery for readers of all ages.

“Great fun for those who enjoy illusion, word play, or sleight of hand.”—The New York Times Book Review

“A fascinating medley of word games, disguises, multiple aliases, and subterfuges—a demanding but rewarding book.”—The Horn Book

“A supersharp mystery…confoundingly clever, and very funny.” —Booklist, starred review 

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