Finding Mighty

ISBN: 1419734792

Author: Chari, Sheela

Condition: Used

Drawing on urban art forms and local history, Finding Mighty is a mystery that explores the nature of art and the unbreakable bonds of family from Edgar Award finalist Sheela Chari.Along the train lines north of New York City, 12-year-old neighbors Myla and Peter search for the link between Mylas necklace and the disappearance of Peters brother, Randall. Thrown into a world of parkour, graffiti, and diamond smuggling, Myla and Peter encounter a band of thugs who are after the same thing as Randall. Can Myla and Peter find Randall before its too late and their shared family secrets threaten to destroy them all?The rich backdrops of gritty New York City and history-laden Dobbs Ferry and is made all the more colorful by references to graffiti art and parkour. -KirkusFast-paced and intricately plotted, Charis mystery is a rare achievement that pays off at every turn, featuring characters of color interested in their families histories and cultures. -Booklist