Henry, Anna, and Jose head from Boston to Paris for their most dangerous mission yet: to solve the mystery of an international art heist! Shortly after they arrive, they learn that a member of the Silver Jaguar Society is working as a double agent, passing information to the criminal gang the Serpentine Princes -- but who could it be? When the senior members of the Society go missing, it's up to Henry, Anna, Jose, and their smug new comrade, Hem, to mount a rescue while staying hot on the trail of a missing masterpiece. Running around -- and below -- a foreign city filled with doppelgangers, decoys, and deceit, the three sleuths discover they're the only hope for the Society's survival!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
National Treasure meets Harriet the Spy (book 3)
By TeacherReader
Three kids must hunt down the stolen Mona Lisa through lots of Paris landmarks while being pursued by scary dudes.I've heard this series described as a cross between Harriet the Spy and National Treasure. I totally agree with this description. This installment is like an art-based National Treasure, set in Paris.Having not read the first 2 books in this series, Capture the Flag and Hide and Seek, I was really glad that Kate Messner did such a great job of making this book make sense without that background knowledge.Manhunt is well-researched and wonderfully written. I've never been one to fantasize about visiting Paris, but Messner made me feel totally present in the dusty environs of Notre Dame, the Catacombs, Shakespeare & Co bookshop, and the Conciergerie. I loved the photos provided in the author's note at the end, and I know kids will love that too.My only complaint is that the primary protagonist, Henry, was really really annoying for the first half of the book. He is constantly complaining, whining, and pouting. It was painful to be reading his perspective because I really just wanted to whack him in the head. Luckily he got better when the danger quotient ratcheted up.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Great adventure plus subtle family story!
By LP Salas
What a fun mystery for kids who like fast-paced thrills. I haven't read the earlier books in the series, but I'll be checking those out, too! Between the various spooky scenes of Paris, the engaging plot, and the undercurrent of depth provided by Henry's worries about his father, stepmom, and new baby sister, this one delivers a satisfying read. What kid doesn't want to be a hero, after all?
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.Manhunt (YA)
By Melissa A. Palmer
Book #103 Read in 2014Manhunt by Kate Messner (YA)This is the third book in a young adult mystery series but I was able to have no issues with not reading the two prior books (though I did order the first book in the series to read because I enjoyed this one so much). Henry, Anna and Jose are junior members of a secret society committed to keep artistic masterpieces safe. Their parents or aunts and uncles are adult members of this society and are trying to recover multiple stolen pieces while protecting those not yet taken. This book had a good mystery to it and good literary and artistic allusions. Fans of Chasing Vermeer would like this series. I would recommend it for middle school to high school students. I borrowed this book from my town library.http://melissasbookpicks.blogspot.com
