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4-6Araminta Spookie series.
Illustrated by
Jimmy Pickering.
Missing frogs and an annoying cousin are two disruptions Araminta is determined to solve, but her wild conspiracy theories don’t always lead her in the right direction in these smoothly written Addams Family–esque detective stories. Though readers might need some familiarity with the series to follow the action, they'll enjoy the humorous juxtaposition of modern language and vintage writing. Review covers these Araminta Spookie titles: Frognapped and Vampire Brat.