Impossible Crime, written by Mac Barnett, reviewed by Katy Golden

Summary: Mac B., Kid Spy is back for a second adventure when one of the Queen of England's eleven corgis meets him at a mini-golf course and guides him back to England to solve another mystery. This time, he is solving a locked-room "howdunit" - The queen is certain the descendant of a foiled jewel thief is returning to steal the crown jewels. After falling asleep on the job, Mac travels with the queen's guardsman to Ireland to track down the culprit. 

Straight Talk for Librarians: Mac's silly, conversational first-person narration is engaging and fun, and the quirky characters and side comments, filled with a surprising amount of facts about England, will keep anyone entertained. Short chapters (often less than three pages) and bold green and orange illustrations on every page make the length of this book less intimidating. A zany, high-paced adventure that even the most reluctant reader will love