Mister Max: The Book of Secrets: Mister Max 2

<b>From Newbery Medalist Cynthia Voigt, Book II in the exciting adventures of Mister Max - 12-year-old detective in disguise.</b><br> <br> In <i>Mister Max: The Book of Lost Things</i>, Max Starling proved that he is more than a detective, he's a Solutioneer. His reputation for problem-solving has been spreading - and now even the mayor wants his help.<br> <br> Someone is breaking windows and setting fires in the old city, but the shopkeepers won't say a word about the culprits. Why are they keeping these thugs' secrets?<br> When the mayor begs for help, Max agrees to take the case, putting himself in grave danger. It's a race to catch up with the vandals before they catch him.<br> <br> Meanwhile, Max is protecting secrets of his own. His parents are still missing, and the cryptic messages he gets from them make it clear - it's going to be up to Max to rescue them.<br> <br> <br> &quot;Immensely appealing.&quot; - <i>The New York Times Book Review</i><br><br> &quot;A perfect read-aloud, the story will appeal to fans of fantasy, adventure, mystery, and humor.&quot; <i> - The Christian Science Monitor</i><br><br><br><i>From the Hardcover edition.</i>