{"product_id":"the-masterminds-trap-hardcover","title":"The Mastermind's Trap - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDebbi Michiko Florence\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this sequel to \u003ci\u003eA Study in Secrets\u003c\/i\u003e that's \u003ci\u003eOnly Murders in the Building \u003c\/i\u003emeets \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eWesting Game\u003c\/i\u003e, Meg must figure out the identity of the mysterious Mastermind to save her school and her friends.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter winning a scavenger hunt with her new friends--Tana, Zane, and Ryan--Meg Mizuno is looking forward to winter break and enjoying their grand prize of an all-expenses paid trip to California. But after learning that their boarding school, Leland Chase Academy (called Last Chance Academy by students), is in danger of shutting down, it's hard to enjoy the sun and surf. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen they return, the Head of School reminds the student body of their mandatory participation in the Student Showcase, with the goal of bringing in needed funds to the school. If that weren't enough pressure, Meg discovers a new note: the Mastermind wants her to help him with one more scavenger hunt. This time, though, she must work alone, or else the Mastermind will not only ruin the school, but also publicly reveal secrets about all her friends that would turn their lives upside down.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA third-generation Japanese American, Debbi Michiko Florence is the acclaimed author of more than twenty books for children and tweens. Her books have received starred reviews, Junior Library Guild Selections, and inclusion on lists such as Amazon Best Books and the Chicago Public Library Best of the Best. She loves to write stories about friendship and family. Her middle grade novels include \u003ci\u003eSweet and Sour\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThis Is How I Roll\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Study in Secrets\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eJust Be Cool, Jenna Sakai. \u003c\/i\u003eShe is also the author of the award-winning Jasmine Toguchi chapter book series. A native Californian, Debbi now lives in Connecticut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 8.4 x 5.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 17, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45501642244140,"sku":"9781665950503","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/H_lr9klRW09781665950503.webp?v=1777567820","url":"https:\/\/littleredgeneralstore.com\/products\/the-masterminds-trap-hardcover","provider":"Little Red General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}