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Dianne K. Salerni

Tontine Caper Hardback Book

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At a Glance
Engaging mystery narrative
Hardcover for durability
Captivating fictional adventure
Entertaining casual reading
Description

Clue meets Knives Out for the younger set in this twistyturny middle grade mysterycomedy with delightfully dry humor and impeccable plotting.Elevenyearold orphan Nico Lombardi has been unfairly indentured at a remote mountain inn for five years now.Just as he gathers the courage to escape, the inn gets booked by the remaining members of a tontine, an investment scheme where a cash prize is awarded to whomever lives the longest. In other words, every guest wants access to the fortune. Preferably as soon as possible.During their stay, a chaotic race to control the fate of the tontine takes over the normally sleepy inn. Nico watches in horror as a series of comically disastrous events unfoldssome of which might aid his escape, and some of which might get him in big trouble. Before he can even put the right clues together, three unexpected revelations change the course of everyones future!Arch humor and an incredible cast of strange and calculating characters keep the pages turning in this Wes Andersonesque mystery filled with funny mishaps and misunderstandings.With illustrations, a hotel map, character dossiers, a personality quiz, and a test to see how YOU would fare in a tontine caper, this read is perfect for fans of Escape from Mr. Lemoncellos Library and The 39 Clues series.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

SKU: M9780823458103
Product Details & Care

Binding: Hardback;208 pages; Publisher: Holiday House Inc; Classification: YFCF; Weight: 454 g; Dimensions: 218 x 149 x 22

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