A Dictionary of Scoundrels by Beth Lincoln
Great words. Great characters. Great illustrations. This is a family who lives by the word. Literally! They name their children by the family dictionary. Our hero and detective Shenanigan is tired of being defined by her name. With the family reunion on the horizon she longs to prove herself. Families are messy and this reunion has more than anyone bargains for. A Dictionary of Scoundrels, the first in the The Swifts series, by Beth Lincoln is a clever, word-loving mystery full of humor, mischief, and unforgettable characters.
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