Lutz, Lisa. The Spellman Files. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2007.
Annotation: When you're in a family of P.I.'s who are constantly investigating one another, life never slows down!
Justification for nomination:
This novel is a great read for any age. YA's will love the perpetual mystery/adventure themes which take the reader from cover to cover. The primary character, Isabel, shares her life from a young age, one which YA's can relate to and appreciate. Younger P.I., Rae, will have YA's signing their family up for the P.I. business. The format of the book is unique and intriguing, keeping readers engaged with every page. The multiple plots spinning throughout the book come together nicely and do not disappoint. I liked that this book isn't totally predictable and I think that's important for keeping the attention of YA readers. The writing evoked through the main character, Isabel, has a twinge of sacasm and honesty and gives a very entertaining point-of-view.
Genre Catergory: coming-of-age, mystery/suspense, edgy, adventure, non-fiction
