The Wig in the Window
by Kristen Kittscher
Publication Date: June 18, 2013 by HarperCollins
About the book:
Sophie Young and Grace Yang have made a game of spying on their neighbors, but when they stake out the home of notoriously phony middle school counselor Dr. Charlotte Agford (aka Dr. Awkward), they stumble across a terrifying scene.
Or do they? The girls are convinced that Dr. Agford’s sugary sweet façade hides a dark secret. But as they get closer to the truth about Agford, the strain of the investigation pushes Sophie and Grace farther apart. Even if they crack their case, will their friendship survive?
Perfect for fans of The Mysterious Benedict Society, The Wig in the Window is a smart, funny middle-grade mystery with a Rear Window twist.
Jax, Age 12 and her mom talk about the book:
I am sitting here with Jackie (you know her from the Interview Video) and her mom talking about The Wig in the Window.
Mom: Why did you think I liked this book?
Jax: I think you liked this book because it kept you on the edge of your seat and it captured you from the start and you didn't want to put it down...
Mom: Can I put words in your mouth? You told me that it needed to be captivating for me because I had a short attention span.
(now they are trying to bribe me not to write this)
Jax: That is so true. Mom, do you relate to any of the characters and why?
Mom: Kids aren't suppose to ask questions like that...hmmmm...well...I relate more to the kids than the adults because when you break rules, I haven't been successful in taking your phone for any length of time... And I do like the idea of spying on neighbors.
Jax: How do you know I haven't already done so?
Mom: Give me your phone, girl! *waits, turns to me* See she won't give it to me... Jackie, I felt this book brought us closer. I want to start a spy business with you now.
Jax: Am I getting paid for that?
Mom: You can stick to making fan videos! Why did you like the book?
Jax: I liked the book partially for the same reasons; kept me on the edge of my seat, there were these smooth turns that kept me wanting to read it. It, it grabs your chest, I mean it, it holds your heart.
Mom: Are you trying to say it made you anxious or excited or that the book grew arms and attacked you?
*laughter all around at this point*
Jax: No, it was like...I wanted to use a big word...It is inevitable that...
Mom: ...You will devour it, much liked pickled beets? ...I bet those tasted horrible. What a loser gift. I never trusted that counselor. Anyhow, Did you think it was realistic?
Jax: I thought it was realistic because of what the characters went through seemed realistic, plus they seemed realistic and the plot line seemed realistic and the scenes were realistic...
Mom: can you say realistic one more time...*giggles*
Jax: *rolls eyes* Realistic, I said it one more time.
Mom: When I read it, it sounded realistic (don't write that word!) and I went "no way... way... they'd never... well maybe... no way!... way! where am I going with this?
Jax: Did you have a fight inside your head? Wait, what do you call that?
Mom: Domestic violence?
Me: Dang this has just deterioriated...maybe we need to go back to...
Mom: I do have a short attention span!!
Me:....maybe we need to just watch the video.
And now for a special treat - Jackie and Amelia's Shameless Promotion Video
The Wig in the Window: Jackie & Amelia's Shameless Promotion from Alyson Beecher on Vimeo.
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If you haven't seen, the Author interview conducted by Jackie and Amelia, click here. Check out the official book trailer, here.
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