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Seventh‑grader Steve Brixton is on a routine train trip along California’s coast when he stumbles upon a web of intrigue. A fleet of priceless automobiles, a mysterious assassin, and a private rail car create an unexpected mystery. Pulling himself into the heart of the investigation, Steve must rely on his wits and his knack for sleuthing to untangle the clues and bring the culprits to justice.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Mac Barnett
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