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ISBN
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9780062338099
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Book Title
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Vanishing Stair
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Truly Devious Ser.
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HarperCollins
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8.1 in
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2019
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Trade Paperback
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English
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1 in
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Juvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
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School & Education / Boarding School & Prep School, School & Education, Mysteries & Detective Stories, General, Thrillers & Suspense, People & Places / United States / General
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10.2 Oz
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5.3 in
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400 Pages
The Vanishing Stair (Truly Devious) – Paperback By Johnson, Maureen – GOOD
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0062338099
ISBN-13
9780062338099
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2309303608
Product Key Features
Book Title
Vanishing Stair
Number of Pages
400 Pages
Language
English
Topic
School & Education / Boarding School & Prep School, School & Education, Mysteries & Detective Stories, General, Thrillers & Suspense, People & Places / United States / General
Publication Year
2019
Genre
Juvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
Book Series
Truly Devious Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
10.2 Oz
Item Length
8.1 in
Item Width
5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Young Adult Audience
Reviews
An intricately plotted, compulsively readable novel that explores not only fascinating crimes but also the mysteries of anxiety, the creative process, contemporary fame, and so much else., Praise for TRULY DEVIOUS: “Jumping between past and present, Johnson’s novel is deliciously atmospheric, with a sprawling cast of complex suspects/potential victims, surprising twists, and a dash of romance. Johnson remains a master at combining jittery tension with sharp, laugh-out-loud observations.” – Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Johnson deftly twists two mysteries together–Stevie’s investigation is interspersed with case files and recollections from the Ellington kidnapping–and the result is a suspenseful, attention-grabbing mystery with no clear solution. The versatile Johnson is no stranger to suspense, and this twisty thriller will leave plenty of readers anxious for more.” – Booklist “The story raises more questions than answers, leaving readers hoping Johnson has another entry up her clever sleeves. A classic mystery that would make Dame Agatha proud.” – Kirkus Reviews “Stevie Bell is a dyed-in-the-wool true-crime buff…a smart, relatable, self-aware protagonist. There is a lot to love here. The cast is racially diverse and includes teens on various parts of the gender, sexuality, and neurotypical spectrums. Fans of puzzles, boarding school stories, and true crime will tear through this book and love every minute.” – School Library Journal “Stevie Bell is a dyed-in-the-wool true-crime buff. There is a lot to love here. Fans of puzzles, boarding school stories, and true crime will tear through this book and love every minute.” – School Library Journal “Told in alternating chapters, Johnson’s finely tuned plot effectively employs classical mystery tropes while maintaining a thoroughly modern sensibility. Stevie’s quirky, ragtag bunch of new friends crosses sexuality and class lines, providing teen readers with a wealth of characters to connect with.” – Horn Book Magazine “In this second installment of her marvelous Truly Devious series, Maureen Johnson offers thrilling suspense, sly wit, a memorable cast of characters and more pieces of her deliciously intricate puzzle.” – Buffalo News “Take it from the world’s most impatient reader: If the Truly Devious series is basically one long mystery book, The Vanishing Stair is a middle part so enjoyable you won’t even want to skip to the end.” – Entertainment Weekly “Waiting for the next installment of Maureen Johnson’s Agatha Christie-Sherlock Holmes-classic mystery homage series was torture, but The Vanishing Stair is oh so worth it.” – Bustle “Ramps up the intrigue. As before, Johnson deftly alternates between Stevie’s first-person narrative. Throughout this volume, Johnson’s compelling would-be Sherlock proves to be as bad at personal relationships as she is adept at solving mysteries. Teen angst soars as Johnson delightfully conjures up more nefarious deeds from the mountain mist.” – Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Johnson quickly sets the game afoot, skillfully introducing a Clue-like set of characters, laying out various motives, and hinting at long held secrets. There’s a delicious slow-burn element to the locked-room mystery in Stevie’s present, while the chapters on the kidnappings read like a true crime novel.” – Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “An intricately plotted, compulsively readable novel that explores not only fascinating crimes but also the mysteries of anxiety, the creative process, contemporary fame, and so much else.” – John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars and Turtles All the Way Down
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Dewey Edition
23
Grade From
Ninth Grade
Series Volume Number
2
Dewey Decimal
[Fic]
Synopsis
New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestseller In New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson’s second novel in the Truly Devious series, there are more twists and turns than Stevie Bell can imagine. No answer is given freely, and someone will pay for the truth with their life. The Truly Devious case–an unsolved kidnapping and triple murder that rocked Ellingham Academy in 1936–has consumed Stevie for years. It’s the very reason she came to the academy. But then her classmate was murdered, and her parents quickly pull her out of school. For her safety , they say . She must move past this obsession with crime . Stevie’s willing to do anything to get back to Ellingham, be back with her friends, and solve the Truly Devious case. Even if it means making a deal with the despicable Senator Edward King. And when Stevie finally returns, she also returns to David: the guy she kissed, and the guy who lied about his identity–Edward King’s son. But larger issues are at play. Where did the murderer hide? What’s the meaning of the riddle Albert Ellingham left behind? And what, exactly, is at stake in the Truly Devious affair? The Ellingham case isn’t just a piece of history–it’s a live wire into the present. * Junior Library Guild Selection * Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best Books of 2019 * Hypable’s Best Books of 2019 * Praise for Book One: “The Agatha Christie-like ecosystem pairs with lacerating contemporary wit, and alternating past and present scenes makes for a multilayered, modern detective story.” — New York Times Book Review “Remember the first time reading Harry Potter and knowing it was special? There’s that same sense of magic in the introduction of teen Sherlock-in-training Stevie Bell.” — USA Today (four stars) “Be still, my Agatha-Christie-loving beating heart.” –Bustle, New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestseller! In New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson’s second novel in the Truly Devious series, there are more twists and turns than Stevie Bell can imagine. No answer is given freely, and someone will pay for the truth with their life. The Truly Devious case-an unsolved kidnapping and triple murder that rocked Ellingham Academy in 1936-has consumed Stevie for years. It’s the very reason she came to the academy. But then her classmate was murdered, and her parents quickly pull her out of school. For her safety, they say. She must move past this obsession with crime. Stevie’s willing to do anything to get back to Ellingham, be back with her friends, and solve the Truly Devious case. Even if it means making a deal with the despicable Senator Edward King. And when Stevie finally returns, she also returns to David: the guy she kissed, and the guy who lied about his identity-Edward King’s son. But larger issues are at play. Where did the murderer hide What’s the meaning of the riddle Albert Ellingham left behind And what, exactly, is at stake in the Truly Devious affair The Ellingham case isn’t just a piece of history-it’s a live wire into the present. Junior Library Guild Selection Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best Books of 2019 Hypable’s Best Books of 2019 Praise for Book One: “The Agatha Christie-like ecosystem pairs with lacerating contemporary wit, and alternating past and present scenes makes for a multilayered, modern detective story.” -New York Times Book Review “Remember the first time reading Harry Potter and knowing it was special There’s that same sense of magic in the introduction of teen Sherlock-in-training Stevie Bell.” -USA Today (four stars) “Be still, my Agatha-Christie-loving beating heart.” -Bustle, New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestseller In New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson’s second novel in the Truly Devious series, there are more twists and turns than Stevie Bell can imagine. No answer is given freely, and someone will pay for the truth with their life. The Truly Devious case–an unsolved kidnapping and triple murder that rocked Ellingham Academy in 1936–has consumed Stevie for years. It’s the very reason she came to the academy. But then her classmate was murdered, and her parents quickly pull her out of school. For her safety , they say . She must move past this obsession with crime . Stevie’s willing to do anything to get back to Ellingham, be back with her friends, and solve the Truly Devious case. Even if it means making a deal with the despicable Senator Edward King. And when Stevie finally returns, she also returns to David: the guy she kissed, and the guy who lied about his identity–Edward King’s son. But larger issues are at play. Where did the murderer hide? What’s the meaning of the riddle Albert Ellingham left behind? And what, exactly, is at stake in the Truly Devious affair? The Ellingham case isn’t just a piece of history–it’s a live wire into the present. Praise for Book One: “The Agatha Christie-like ecosystem pairs with lacerating contemporary wit, and alternating past and present scenes makes for a multilayered, modern detective story.” — New York Times Book Review “Remember the first time reading Harry Potter and knowing it was special? There’s that same sense of magic in the introduction of teen Sherlock-in-training Stevie Bell.” — USA Today (four stars) “Be still, my Agatha-Christie-loving beating heart.” –Bustle, New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestseller! In New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson’s second novel in the Truly Devious series, there are more twists and turns than Stevie Bell can imagine. No answer is given freely, and someone will pay for the truth with their life. The Truly Devious case–an unsolved kidnapping and triple murder that rocked Ellingham Academy in 1936–has consumed Stevie for years. It’s the very reason she came to the academy. But then her classmate was murdered, and her parents quickly pull her out of school. For her safety, they say. She must move past this obsession with crime. Stevie’s willing to do anything to get back to Ellingham, be back with her friends, and solve the Truly Devious case. Even if it means making a deal with the despicable Senator Edward King. And when Stevie finally returns, she also returns to David: the guy she kissed, and the guy who lied about his identity–Edward King’s son. But larger issues are at play. Where did the murderer hide What’s the meaning of the riddle Albert Ellingham left behind And what, exactly, is at stake in the Truly Devious affair The Ellingham case isn’t just a piece of history–it’s a live wire into the present. * Junior Library Guild Selection * Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best Books of 2019 * Hypable’s Best Books of 2019 * Praise for Book One: “The Agatha Christie-like ecosystem pairs with lacerating contemporary wit, and alternating past and present scenes makes for a multilayered, modern detective story.” –New York Times Book Review “Remember the first time reading Harry Potter and knowing it was special There’s that same sense of magic in the introduction of teen Sherlock-in-training Stevie Bell.” –USA Today (four stars) “Be still, my Agatha-Christie-loving beating heart.” –Bustle
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