Title: The Brixton Brothers: The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity
Written by: Mac Barnett
with Illustrations by Adam Rex
I am completely flabbergasted. This book surprised me immensely. The plot sucked me in from the first few pages and I did not want to stop reading until I reached the last page. It was really funny!!! Steve ("not Steven") Brixton is a twelve-year old kid living in a small town who LOVES to read mystery books (specifically the Bailey Brothers series -- comparable to Hardy Boys). He accidentally gets tangled up in a complex secret detective operation run by the best secret forces team in America (I won't ruin the surprise but promise that it is surprising...and funny!). He is on the run from the secret forces and his local police and the race is on to prove his innocence.
This book is suitable for both kids who love to read and who don't. It would be a suggested read for boys reluctant to read. It's also a good read for parents.
Also, I just found out that the 2nd Brixton Brothers is coming out October 2010!
Recommended age: 8 - 12 (and any adult who loves a laugh)
179 pages
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