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The Case of the Missing Moonstone

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by Jordan Stratford
Nicola Barber
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Eleven-year-old math prodigy Ada Lovelace, daughter of the famous and infamous poet Lord Byron, is a genius. Isolated, awkward and socially inept-but a genius. Mary Godwin, age 14, daughter of radical philosopher William Godwin and feminist writer Mary Wollstonecraft, is a romantic. It has been arranged for Mary and Ada to be tutored by the young man who calls himself Percy B. Snagsby, a nervous fellow who may or may not be a spy. Every day, Mary rides to the Byron estate in a carriage accompanied by Charles, a stowaway boy she is supposed to pretend isn't really there and who all the while keeps his nose in a book. As the two girls become fast friends, their irrepressible curiosity leads to the formation of the secretive Wollstonecraft Detective Agency. Their first case involves a stolen pendant, a false confession, and an array of fishy suspects-but these are no match for the deductive powers and bold hearts of Ada and Mary.Playful historical references and witticisms abound in this comic romp featuring Newgate Prison, a renegade hot-air balloon ride across the rooftops of London, and word-play worthy of the literary characters who inhabit the story. The Case of the Missing Moonstone is funny and fanciful middle-grade fiction that is guaranteed to delight readers of all ages.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Wollstonecraft Detective Agency

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    January 6, 2015

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781622314256
      • File size: 102220 KB
      • Duration: 03:32:57

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 840
    • Text Difficulty: 4-5

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Ada Lovelace, the world's first computer programmer, and Mary Godwin, creator of the science-fiction genre, are cleverly brought together in a series that weaves history, science, and mystery in a way that is sure to appeal to Lemony Snicket fans. Nicola Barber tells the story with a flair and liveliness that add realism to this little time-travel jaunt. Her British pronunciations of some words may sound odd to the American ear, but she ably breathes life into this interesting cast of characters, especially Ada; Mary; the tutor, Peebs (Percy Bysshe Shelley); and an unwitting travelmate, a young Charles Dickens. They use curiosity, book smarts, and quick thinking to expose a false confession and recover a stolen gemstone. A great start to a promising new series. N.E.M. © AudioFile 2015, Portland, Maine
    • School Library Journal

      March 1, 2015

      Gr 5-8-In 1826 London, two upper-class girls-Ada, a "perfectly ordinary 11-year-old genius" who's oblivious to social protocol and 14-year-old Mary, who is unusually perceptive and loves adventure-initially come together for joint tutoring. However, these resourceful misses soon decide to combine their remarkable talents and establish the Wollstonecraft Detective Agency. Mary and Ada take on a case to recover a valuable antique Turkish pendant, resulting in escapades that challenge their ingenuity and expand their abilities. The preface notes that Ada and Mary are based on the historical figures Augusta Ada Byron, commonly known as Ada Lovelace and believed to be the first computer programmer, and Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, who's better known as Frankenstein author Mary Shelley. Although historical license is used to connect the protagonists, historical facts, places, and famous personages from the period are woven throughout this delightfully quirky and engaging novel and detailed in the end notes. Nicola Barber's capable performance provides the girls and an intriguing supporting cast with distinctive personalities and voices. This work could be used to complement an array of lessons from period and author studies to math and logic. VERDICT This first installment in what is sure to become a popular series is highly recommended.-Rebecca James, Nashville, TN

      Copyright 2015 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:840
  • Text Difficulty:4-5

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