Eddie Red Undercover

Reach for this book when your child feels like their peculiar hobbies or 'different' way of thinking do not quite fit the standard school mold. It is a perfect choice for the student who doodles in the margins of their math homework or the child who notices the tiny details everyone else misses. The story follows Edmund, a boy with a photographic memory and a talent for drawing, who is recruited by the NYPD to help solve a high-stakes art heist. Beyond the fast-paced mystery, this story celebrates neurodivergent-coded traits as genuine superpowers. It addresses the pressure of high expectations and the importance of finding one's own voice within a team. Parents will appreciate the clever humor and the respectful way it handles Edmund's relationship with his father and his best friend. It is an empowering, secular, and purely fun read for middle grade students who need to see that being observant and creative is a path to greatness.