The Frame-Up
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Twelve-year-old artist Sargent Singer must team up with some very unusual partners to thwart a theft of the masterpieces in the Beaverbrook Art Gallery
Wendy McLeod MacKnight Books
Wendy McLeod MacKnight's literary journey began with a debut novel penned at the tender age of nine. Transitioning from a distinguished career in government, where she served in significant roles such as Deputy Minister of Education, she now channels her vibrant imagination into her writing. Her work is deeply influenced by her passion for art, often featuring spirited internal dialogues with masterpieces. MacKnight hopes her readers will be inspired to create their own art and explore local galleries after experiencing her narratives.
The Copycat
- 432 pages
- 16 hours of reading
"A fun and fast-paced romp." --School Library Journal Ali has always acted like a copycat to make friends, but when she unexpectedly inherits the ability to change her appearance at will, fitting in seems impossible! Luckily, with the help of her family, new friends, and a touch of magic, Ali might just survive middle school after all. Ali and her parents have moved at least once a year for as long as Ali can remember. She's attended six different schools, lived in dozens of apartments, and never really felt at home anywhere. But Ali's parents say living in Saint John, New Brunswick, will be different. They've moved in with Ali's great-grandmother?a lively ninety-nine-year-old with a quirky old house and room for all of them. Ali wants to believe it will be their last move, but everything seems too perfect to be true. To Ali's surprise, things are different this time, but not in the way she'd hoped. She's inherited the Sloane family power?the ability to change her appearance into any living thing. Ali is a Copycat. Literally. And being the new kid at school is hard enough without worrying about turning into your teacher. Luckily, Ali's new friends are eager to help. But as Ali soon learns, being a Copycat is no substitute for being yourself. The Copycat is a magical middle grade read for fans of Diana Wynne Jones, by the author of The Frame-Up. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books