Friday Barnes, Girl Detective

Friday Barnes, Girl Detective introduces readers to an exceptionally clever 11-year-old who, after solving a bank robbery, uses her reward to attend an elite boarding school. Far from a quiet academic life, Friday finds herself embroiled in a series of quirky crimes, from mundane school pranks to a mythical creature sighting. This humorous chapter book, the first in a series, is perfect for middle-grade readers who love mysteries and strong, intelligent female protagonists. It offers a fast-paced, engaging read with plenty of laughs and problem-solving.

Imagine if Sherlock Holmes was an eleven-year-old girl! When Friday Barnes, girl genius, solves a bank robbery, she uses the reward money to send herself to Highcrest Academy, the most exclusive boarding school in the country—and discovers it's a hotbed of crime! Soon she's investigating everything from disappearing homework to the terrifying Yeti haunting the school swamp. But the biggest mystery yet is Ian Wainscott, the handsomest (and most arrogant) boy in school who inexplicably hates her. Will the homework be found? Can they ever track down the Yeti? And why is Ian out to ruin her? With black-and-white art throughout, Friday Barnes, Girl Detective is the launch of an exciting new mystery series that "will keep readers laughing from start to finish." (Publishers Weekly)