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The Detective's Assistant Paperback – April 5, 2016

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Based on the extraordinary true story of America's first-ever female detective, this fast-paced adventure recounts feats of daring and danger...including saving the life of Abraham Lincoln!


Eleven-year-old Nell Warne arrives on her aunt's doorstep lugging a heavy sack of sorrows. If her Aunt Kate rejects her, it's the miserable Home for the Friendless.

Luckily, canny Nell makes herself indispensable to Aunt Kate...and not just by helping out with household chores. For Kate Warne is the first-ever female detective employed by the legendary Pinkerton Detective Agency. And Nell has a knack for the kind of close listening and bold action that made Pinkerton detectives famous in Civil War-era America. With huge, nation-changing events simmering in the background, Nell uses skills new and old to uncover truths about her past and solve mysteries in the present.
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Winner of the 2016 Golden Kite Award from SCBWI
A Booklist Editors' Choice A Chicago Public Library Best Book A Nerdy Book Club Award Winner A Bank Street College Best Children's Book An ALA Amelia Bloomer Project List for Feminist Books Selection A Mighty Girl Top Books for Tweens and Teens Pick

* "Accessible and
captivating...With skilled writing that conveys the excitement of detective work, the appeal of history, and Nell's authentic, good-humored personal growth, this is one for the ages."―The Bulletin (starred review)

* "Hannigan keeps a strong narrative hand on the several stories she has going on simultaneously: the mysteries surrounding the deaths of Nell's father and uncle; Nell's correspondence with her best friend, who traveled the Underground Railroad to safety in Canada;
and several Pinkerton adventures that involve chicanery, American history, and lots of excitement."―Booklist (starred review)

"Hannigan makes skillful use of period details, bringing the novel's threads together in a
nail-biting conclusion. Nell is a fearless, no-nonsense heroine, and her dry-witted narration drives this rollicking historical escapade."―Publishers Weekly

"A
rousing fictional account of the remarkable career of a pioneering woman."―Kirkus

"Nell is an
irrepressible character: spirited, thoughtful, and intuitive...Recommend to readers who enjoy adventure, history, and stories featuring independent, strong-minded girls."―SLJ

About the Author

Kate Hannigan is the author of the Cupcake Cousins series, the League of Secret Heroes series, The Great Chicago Fire: Rising from the Ashes, and The Detective's Assistant. She is a former journalist and lives in Chicago with her family.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (April 5, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316403490
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316403498
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 910L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.3 x 1.15 x 7.6 inches
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Chicago children's author Kate Hannigan writes fiction and nonfiction for young readers. The author of several award-winning titles for kindergarten through middle-school students, Kate is a former newspaper journalist who loves listening to people's stories and digging deep into research. Her books have been optioned for film, named to state recommended reading lists, and received other honors. Kate visits classrooms around the country to talk about how curiosity, reading, and research help us become better writers.

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Customers find the book enjoyable and well-written. They describe it as a fun, exciting trip into the past for historical fiction fans of all ages. The writing quality is also praiseworthy.

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Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it an enjoyable coming-of-age story with historical significance. It is a great summer read for both boys and girls, and historical fiction lovers of all ages.

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