The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels by Beth Lincoln Paperback Book

Description: The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels by Beth Lincoln, Claire Powell On the day they are born, every Swift child is brought before the sacred Family Dictionary. They are given a name, and a definition. A definition it is assumed they will grow up to match. Shenanigan is getting ready for the Swift family reunion and plotting her next great scheme: hunting for Grand-Uncle Viles long lost treasure! FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description #1 New York Times bestseller!The critically lauded, wickedly smart whodunit with a "Knives Out feel by way of Lemony Snicket," now in paperback.On the day they are born, every Swift child is brought before the sacred Family Dictionary. They are given a name, and a definition. A definition it is assumed they will grow up to match.Meet Shenanigan Swift: Little sister. Risk-taker. Mischief-maker. Shenanigan is getting ready for the big Swift Family Reunion and plotting her next great scheme: hunting for Grand-Uncle Viles long-lost treasure. Shes excited to finally meet her arriving relatives—until one of them gives Arch-Aunt Schadenfreude a deadly shove down the stairs.So what if everyone thinks shell never be more than a troublemaker, just because of her name? Shenanigan knows she can become whatever she wants, even a detective. And shes determined to follow the twisty clues and catch the killer.Deliciously suspenseful and delightfully clever, The Swifts is a remarkable debut that is both brilliantly contemporary and instantly classic. A celebration of words and individuality, its packed with games, wordplay, and lots and lots of mischief as Shenanigan sets out to save her family and define herself in a world where definitions are so important. Author Biography Beth Lincoln was raised in a former Victorian railway station in the North of England. Her childhood fears included porcelain dolls, the Durham panther, and wardrobes that looked at her funny. She grew neither tall nor wise, and never learned to play an instrument—but she did write stories, a bad habit that has persisted to this day. When she isnt writing, Beth is woodcarving, or making a mess of her flat, or talking the nearest ear off about unexplained occurrences. Her favorite things include ghosts, crisps, and weird old words like bumbershoot and zounderkite.The Swifts is Beths debut novel. It grew out of her love of etymology, the gleeful gothic, and classic murder mysteries. She lives in Newcastle upon Tyne with her partner and hopefully, by the time you are reading this, a dog. Review … "Lincolns love of lexicon shines. A delightful pick for sharp readers enamored of gothic sensibilities and clever prose." —Shelf Awareness, starred review… "A Gothic novel of corrosive values… Lincolns manor-set murder mystery maintains a Knives Out feel by way of Lemony Snicket… But crackling puns outpace the body count as this archly told, never muddled debut whodunit reveals a roster of distinct characters, a labyrinthine setting and plot, and a mystery that is as clever as its heroine." —Publishers Weekly, starred review… "Taking the classic manor house whodunit for a wild ride, Lincoln mixes hidden rooms and agendas, a sprawling family with unusual naming practices, gender identity discoveries, high comedy and low punning, murder, and more, then stirs briskly. While clues, suspects, and terrific set pieces pile up, the author not only pitches her young investigators into situations both life-threatening and comical, but pulls in a large supporting cast—memorable for more than just their monikers—for perceptive explorations of family ties, pressures, and responsibilities." —Booklist, starred review… "An absolutely delightful debut with heartwarming character growth and a clever, genre-savvy country-house mystery.... The narrative voice includes jokes and viewpoints that will be appreciated by sophisticated younger readers as well as those who are older than Shenanigan; overall, the humor and action are spot-on for middle-grade audiences." —Kirkus, starred review"Lincoln whips up a witty confection of highly colorful characters, dynamic wordplay, and a plot dense with action, suspense, double-dealing, innovative murder weapons, and a well-orchestrated eleventh-hour reveal." —The Horn Book Magazine"The Swifts celebrates the wonders of wordplay and the complexity of identity while serving up a compelling murder mystery and a twisty treasure hunt." —BookPage Details ISBN0593533259 Author Claire Powell Pages 352 Audience Age 8-12 Publisher Dutton Books for Young Readers Year 2024 Illustrator Claire Powell ISBN-13 9780593533253 Format Paperback Publication Date 2024-01-02 Imprint Dutton Books for Young Readers Country of Publication United States DEWEY FIC Audience Childrens (6-12) US Release Date 2024-01-02 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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