{"product_id":"miss-demeanor-celia-j-9781592112975","title":"Miss Demeanor: The Case of the Long Blonde Hair: Volume 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere's a new crime fighter in town. She's smart. She's fearless. She's thirteen-years-old and determined to be the world's greatest detective. Enter the brave world of Celia J., as she uses the skills learned at a CSI summer camp program to investigate an attempt to defraud her father.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing the tragic loss of her mother, Celia's father enrolls her in the classes to ease her grief and to keep her in a safe environment. Celia excels at the investigative lessons earning her the respect of both her classmates and Detective Lieutenant Beth. Celia sees Beth as her new heroine and, hopefully, a suitable companion for her father. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut, a devious woman with long blonde hair already has her sights on Celia's dad --especially his money. Aided by her accomplice, a scary tattooed man, the woman proposes a phony investment scheme. When Celia suspects something is wrong and launches her investigation and surveillance, she is trapped in a dangerous predicament far from home and help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMiss Demeanor\u003c\/i\u003e is an exciting character-driven middle-grade mystery, filled with a compelling cast of heroes and villains, a clever plot, crime scene investigative tools, suspense, humor, and a heart-warming backstory. A page-turner for both young and adult. It draws the reader deep into the narrative as though it took place in their hometown; much like Alan Bradley's juvenile sleuth, Flavia de Luce involves her English village.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreated by Ed N. White, \u003ci\u003e Miss Demeanor\u003c\/i\u003e offers young readers a character they can identify with and enjoy. Celia J. is not without a few minor flaws, which enhances her appeal as a real person. The crime scene investigative techniques are detailed at a level of understanding for the middle-grade reader. Life lessons are learned. The emotions of the grieving father and daughter are shared, and the backstory of Celia's dad and Detective Beth offers hope. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Edward White\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1592112978\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781592112975\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Histria Kids\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/29\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 120\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.60h x 5.10w x 0.40d","brand":"Edward White","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44079226847487,"sku":"9781592112975","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c601662a-2410-47ac-b4c0-169c4e1c768e.jpg?v=1685479912","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/miss-demeanor-celia-j-9781592112975","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}