There's a new crime fighter in town. She's smart. She's fearless. She's
thirteen-years-old and determined to be the world's greatest detective.
Enter the brave world of Celia J., as she uses the skills learned at a
CSI summer camp program to investigate an attempt to defraud her father.
Following the tragic loss of her mother, Celia's father enrolls her in
the classes to ease her grief and to keep her in a safe environment.
Celia excels at the investigative lessons earning her the respect of
both her classmates and Detective Lieutenant Beth. Celia sees Beth as
her new heroine and, hopefully, a suitable companion for her father.
But, a devious woman with long blonde hair already has her sights on
Celia's dad --especially his money. Aided by her accomplice, a scary
tattooed man, the woman proposes a phony investment scheme. When Celia
suspects something is wrong and launches her investigation and
surveillance, she is trapped in a dangerous predicament far from home
and help.
Miss Demeanor is an exciting character-driven middle-grade mystery,
filled with a compelling cast of heroes and villains, a clever plot,
crime scene investigative tools, suspense, humor, and a heart-warming
backstory. A page-turner for both young and adult. It draws the reader
deep into the narrative as though it took place in their hometown; much
like Alan Bradley's juvenile sleuth, Flavia de Luce involves her English
village.
Created by Ed N. White, Miss Demeanor offers young readers a character
they can identify with and enjoy. Celia J. is not without a few minor
flaws, which enhances her appeal as a real person. The crime scene
investigative techniques are detailed at a level of understanding for
the middle-grade reader. Life lessons are learned. The emotions of the
grieving father and daughter are shared, and the backstory of Celia's
dad and Detective Beth offers hope.
