Girl's Best Friend (Maggie Brooklyn Mystery Series #1)

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Dogs are disappearing in her neighborhood, and Maggie Brooklyn Sinclair knows all about it. After all, she has a semi-secret after-school gig as a professional (ok, amateur) dog-walker. Maggie hates to see a pup in trouble, so she's even willing to help her ex-best friend Ivy recover her rescue-dog, Kermit. Kermit's being held for ransom, and Maggie has noticed some suspicious behavior lately. But she never suspected her crush Milo could be involved . . .

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Dogs are disappearing in her neighborhood, and Maggie Brooklyn Sinclair knows all about it. After all, she has a semi-secret after-school gig as a professional (ok, amateur) dog-walker. Maggie hates to see a pup in trouble, so she's even willing to help her ex-best friend Ivy recover her rescue-dog, Kermit. Kermit's being held for ransom, and Maggie has noticed some suspicious behavior lately. But she never suspected her crush Milo could be involved . . .

Leslie Margolis's pitch-perfect voice and rich characters have endeared her to tweens, and her fans will flock to this hip new series featuring a clever and lovable new heroine, Maggie Brooklyn.

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Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly
In the first book in the Maggie Brooklyn Mystery series, Margolis (Boys Are Dogs) introduces dog-walker Maggie Brooklyn Sinclair, a 12-year-old whose middle name proclaims her parents' move from Manhattan to Brooklyn, which was necessitated by the birth of Maggie and her twin brother, Finn. Filled with authentic borough references, the book opens with standard tween concerns--getting the courage to talk to a crush, fuming over a friend's betrayal--and slowly develops the mysteries Maggie must solve. The principal whodunit concerns a dognapping, and dogs are key characters in secondary story lines, which include the progression of Maggie's crush and the increasingly strange behavior of her eccentric landlady. Margolis tries to make up for the dawdling start (the main mystery isn't introduced until nearly a third of the way in) by including a few red herrings and then rapidly tying up all the loose ends in a speedy, though credible, resolution. Maggie is a friendly and thoughtful narrator with a sharply logical mind; readers who stick with her through the opening chapters will appreciate her intellect and bravery, and applaud her success. Ages 8–12. (Oct.)
Children's Literature - Sarah Maury Swan
Maggie Brooklyn seems to find herself in one mysterious situation after another, but being the clever seven-grader that she is, it's no problem for her to follow the clues. This entry in the series centers on finding out who's stealing and reselling dogs, but Maggie also works on finding the courage to talk to Milo, her school crush, and deal with her ex-best friend now turned mean girl, Ivy. But whom does Ivy turn to when her dog is stolen? Maggie, of course. Ivy's way of getting Maggie's help is to try to steal $100 from her. After many mishaps and misunderstandings, Maggie, figures out what is really going on. This is a bright and cheery read, with lots of action and plot twists and Maggie is by no means a perfect person, so readers can relate to her and her problems. Reviewer: Sarah Maury Swan
School Library Journal
Gr 5–7—Twelve-year-old Maggie Brooklyn is a dog-walker and a wannabe Nancy Drew. She gets her first chance to sleuth when neighborhood dogs begin disappearing. The dognappings are mysteriously introduced in the prologue, but more crimes slowly appear as readers meet and get to know the protagonist. The pacing keeps kids looking for additional clues and gives Maggie a chance to prove what they suspect. Not only does she expose the thief, but she also solves a second mystery—her landlady's missing fortune. That mystery weaves quietly in and out of the chapters as Maggie deals with the missing pets, her crush on Milo, her friend-enemy Ivy, and her busy schedule of dog-walking (plus, keeping it a secret from her parents). Characters are well-developed, typical preteens. Readers will easily identify with these seventh graders, and they will love the eccentric landlady who adds a bit of humor. Mystery fans will enjoy this lighthearted whodunit.—Carolyn Janssen, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, OH
Kirkus Reviews

In this series debut, Maggie Sinclair tracks down a dognapper and solves a mystery about the noises in the walls of her Brooklyn brownstone apartment building. The 12-year-old heroine, who shares a middle name—Brooklyn—with her twin brother, Finn, is juggling two dogwalking jobs she's keeping secret from her parents, and somehow she attracts the ire of the dogs' former walker. Maggie tells her story in the first person—she's self-possessed and likable, even when her clueless brother invites her ex–best friend, now something of an enemy, to their shared 12th birthday party. Maggie's attention to details helps her to figure out why dogs seem to be disappearing and why there seem to be mice in the walls of her building, though astute readers will pick up on the solution to at least one mystery before Maggie solves it. There's a brief nod to Nancy Drew, but the real tensions in this contemporary preteen story are more about friendship and boy crushes than skullduggery. Still, the setting is appealing, and Maggie is a smart and competent heroine whose personal life is just as interesting as—if not more than—her detective work. (Mystery. 10-13)

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781599906904
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
  • Publication date: 10/25/2011
  • Series: Maggie Brooklyn Mystery Series , #1
  • Pages: 288
  • Sales rank: 135,677
  • Age range: 8 - 12 Years
  • Product dimensions: 5.10 (w) x 7.70 (h) x 0.80 (d)

Meet the Author

Leslie Margolis

LESLIE MARGOLIS is the author of more than fifty books for young readers, including two Annabelle Stevens books: Boys Are Dogs and Girls Acting Catty. She lives with her family in Park Slope, Brooklyn—which is also the setting of her new series, the Maggie Brooklyn Mysteries.

www.lesliemargolis.com

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  • Posted June 29, 2011

    Love

    I loved this book it was the best book ever.I read it every day anf when i was done i wanted another book

    5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted December 8, 2010

    LOVE THIS BOOK!!!! A wonderful adventure in Brooklyn, NY!

    Just read it! Absorbing & adorable with wonderful characters... awaiting another one from Ms. Margolis!

    4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 12, 2010

    Read it!

    You must read the book, i love Leslie Margolis's books!

    4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 11, 2012

    AMAZING OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Okay, i have read so many good books but this one tops the charts. It is about a girl named maggie who is suddenly trapped in the middle of an intriguing case. The dogs in the city are disappearing one at a time. Trust me you have to read it. At first maggie thinks that her adorable crush milo is the culprit. Then she has second thoughts. I loved this book. it is amazing and if you like suspensful mysteries then you will to. I have only one more thing to say. BUY IT. And trust me, its not who you think it is at first.

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 6, 2012

    THIS BOOK IS AMAZING!!!!!

    I didnt buy the book yet but i think it will be awesome! :)

    2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 2, 2013

    Christiana bakare

    Its a great book! ;D

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 14, 2012

    Annomonous

    This book was in my school library and i read both of them and they were amazing wish there were more books in the series!!!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 8, 2012

    :)

    I love it

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 23, 2011

    Omg!!!!!

    This is the best book ever. I started it and im half way through in 1 day. Its aaaammmmaaaazzxiiinnngggggg:)

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 29, 2011

    This is a great book

    Itll have tweens reading the book to there tail-wagging freinds like it did to me and my dog!!:)

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 16, 2011

    GREATEST BOOK EVER!!

    I had to do a report on mystery and from page to page it got better and made me want to finsh it. This book was awsome!!!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted March 15, 2011

    read this book!!!!!!!

    this book was so good

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 15, 2013

    Very good mystery

    This book is about a girl named Maggie who owns a dog walking buisness and is superstitious when all of the town's dogs have started to disappear. Right when she is sure who the culpit is, there is a huge twist that makes this book awesome. MUST BUY!!!!!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 12, 2013

    #1jamespatterson fan

    Dont forget about boys are dogs and girls acting catty too from Leslie ( forgot her last name) about annabelle stevens

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 15, 2013

    A+

    This book is great read it

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 15, 2012

    Best

    See i bout it and not on my nook i really enjoyed it . Buy it!!!!!!!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 6, 2012

    OMG

    This is like my fav book ever i love mystery books and omg i finished this book in 3 days its soooooooo good u have to read it!!!!!!!!!!! :-)

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 4, 2012

    Tvtuji

    If you like chocolte then clap your hands three times and tell your parents that your in need for a chocolate chip and then you will find a chocolate chip undernneth your pillow

    0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 9, 2012

    Great

    This was an amazing book!!!!!!! Its so good



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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 21, 2012

    Best mistery book of the year

    I loved it . I honestly say it was justin beiber great sorry if you dont like him whats not to like hes not gey and he never had a baby with that crazy women anyways you should read this book if you dont like reading well this will change your mind

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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