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"Warm, appealing, and cleverly devised." —Booklist The most useless and obnoxious thing in the world to Caroline Tate is her older brother, J.P., the genius with the photographic memory. But now, for the first time, she needs him. She needs him because upstairs in the fifth-floor apartment of their building is a mystery man who plans to commit a terrible crime—and she and J.P. are the targets! Luckily, Caroline's best friend, Stacy, wants to be an investigative journalist, so she knows how to gather evidence. Together, Caroline, Stacy, and J.P. set out to catch this criminal red-handed before he can pull off his dastardly deed!

Sibling Rivalry: Caroline thinks her genius brother J.P. is the most obnoxious person alive. But when their lives are on the line, this bickering brother and sister duo might just have to trust each other. Middle Grade Mystery: Who is the strange man on the fifth floor, and what terrible crime is he planning for Caroline and J.P.? An Unlikely Team-Up: With her best friend Stacy, an aspiring investigative journalist, Caroline must gather evidence and crack the case before it’s too late. A Timeless Family Story: A beloved and funny classic from Newbery Medalist Lois Lowry, perfect for readers who love tales of adventure, family, and friendship.