(3) 4-6 Eddie Red Undercover series. Illustrated by Marcos Calo. Twelve-year-old amateur detective Eddie Red is put under police protection when a series of fake bombs with death threats are sent to the NYPD. Soon Eddie discovers his nemesis, art thief Lars Heinrich, may be planning another heist--and revenge against Eddie--in one explosive caper. Mystery fans will enjoy this humorous, lively third adventure, illustrated with "Eddie's" black-and-white portraits.

Reviewer: Russell Perry

(3) 4-6 Eddie Red Undercover series. Illustrated by Marcos Calo. While vacationing in Mexico, Eddie Red is pulled into another mystery when his dad is framed for stealing a Mayan artifact. Teaming up with best friend Jonah and the local police chief's daughter, Eddie searches for the true culprit and uncovers a connection to a decades-old bank heist. Mystery fans will enjoy this fast and funny second installment illustrated with "Eddie's" black-and-white portraits.

Reviewer: Russell Perry

(2) 4-6 Eddie & the Gang with No Name series. When Eddie Malone's dad leaves his mum, his mum has to get a new job at a hospital in Belfast, where Eddie doesn't know anyone and the streets are ruled by gangs, including the ruthless Reservoir Pups. Eddie, a courageous if luckless hero, bravely rushes into danger as the yarn winds up tighter and tighter en route to the dramatic finale.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam | Horn Book Magazine Issue: May, 2005