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Description
The Smithfork family moves from Brooklyn to a luxurious Fifth Avenue apartment in Manhattan after their father, a video-game inventor, becomes wealthy. The three Smithfork children Brid, CJ, and Patrick struggle with their new life of having no friends and a nanny who fills in for their busy parents. One day, they discover an astonishing secret hidden behind the walls of their apartment, connected to the original owner, the deceased multimillionaire Mr. Post.
Quick Summary
Perfect for kids who love solving puzzles, this story follows a family who stumbles upon mysterious clues hidden throughout their new Manhattan apartment building. The story is packed with secret passages, coded messages, and a race against time that will keep readers turning pages well past bedtime. If your kid loves the mystery and hidden secrets in "From the Dinosaurs of the Past to the Birds of the Present Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" by E.L. Konigsburg, they'll be hooked on this contemporary treasure hunt. With an AR Level of 5.2 and gripping mystery elements, this book is ideal for kids in grades 4 through 7 who enjoy stories about secrets, history, and family teamwork.