Description: Twelve-year-old African American Opal investigates the disturbances in her apartment building that are interfering with its vital renovations.
Brief description:
Brittany J. Thurman is the author of the picture books Fly and Forever and Always and the middle grade mystery Opal Watson, Private Eye, and the coauthor of the middle grade novels Fearless: Boulevard of Dreams and Fearless: The Takeover, both written with Mandy Gonzalez. She is a former children's specialist, dedicated to ensuring children's literature truthfully reflects the world in which we live. Brittany holds an MFA in dramatic writing from Carnegie Mellon University and a BA in theater from Kingston University, London, England. She is an avid traveler and has lived in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but now resides in her hometown of Louisville, Kentucky.
Review Quotes:
"A fun mystery with a strong sense of place and plenty of surprises." - Kirkus Reviews
"A smart, layered mystery with an unforgettable heroine, ideal for readers who enjoy a slow-burning puzzle with rich character development and a strong sense of place." - School Library Journal (starred review)
"Fans of the podcast and readers new to Opal's world won't want to miss her newest case, and they'll be eagerly awaiting the next book in the series." - Booklist