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An irrepressible orphan named Audacity Jones is headed on an adventure of historic proportions! The first book in a brand-new series from beloved Newbery Honor author Kirby Larson! Audacity Jones pines for adventure, something to break up the monotony of her days at Miss Maisie's School for Wayward Girls. Being a Wayward Girl isn't so awful -- even if Audie is condemned to the Punishment Room almost daily. Audie has the dearest of friends at the School, as well as a terribly clever feline companion named Miniver and plenty of books to read there. Still, she longs for an escapade to rival those of the characters in the swashbuckling novels she so adores.But when the mysterious Commodore Crutchfield visits the school and whisks Audie off to Washington, DC, she knows she's in for the journey of a lifetime. Soon, though, it becomes clear that someone has unsavory plans for Audie -- plans that involve the President of the United States and a very sinister plot. Can Audie save the day before it's too late?From Newbery Honor author Kirby Larson comes a rollicking adventure starring a plucky and charming orphan readers won't soon forget.

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Praise for Audacity Jones to the Rescue * [T]he story's themes of trust, friendship, and good manners will resonate with many. Audacity's charm and smarts make this historical adventure a winner. -- Booklist, starred review * Larson's thriller deftly mixes humor, heart-pounding moments, and a strongly evoked historical setting - it's truly a story with something for everyone. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review Larson infuses her romp with plenty of humor, making Audacity, her cat, and friends into lively, likable characters. With characteristic deftness, she weaves her historical material seamlessly into the story; Audacity is a modern girl.... Clever, funny, and sweet in equal measures. -- Kirkus Reviews Readers will cheer Audacity's ingenuity and bravery as they relish every moment of her adventures. Highly recommended. -- School Library Journal Praise for Dash Winner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year * Emotionally satisfying and thought-provoking. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review * [A] trenchant novel. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review Historical fiction at its best. -- School Library Journal Praise for Duke * Exceptionally well-crafted and emotionally authentic. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review * [An] incisive tale of loyalty, patriotism, sacrifice, and bravery. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review A good example of how bravery comes in all shapes, sizes -- and breeds. -- Booklist Praise for Hattie Big Sky A Newbery Honor Recipient * [An] engaging historical novel... [Larson] creates a richly textured novel full of memorable characters. -- Booklist, starred review * Larson... create[s] a masterful picture of the homesteading experience and the people who persevered. -- School Library Journal, starred review Refreshing. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Praise for Audacity Jones to the Rescue * [T]he story's themes of trust, friendship, and good manners will resonate with many. Audacity's charm and smarts make this historical adventure a winner. -- Booklist, starred review* Larson's thriller deftly mixes humor, heart-pounding moments, and a strongly evoked historical setting - it's truly a story with something for everyone. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review Larson infuses her romp with plenty of humor, making Audacity, her cat, and friends into lively, likable characters. With characteristic deftness, she weaves her historical material seamlessly into the story; Audacity is a modern girl.... Clever, funny, and sweet in equal measures. -- Kirkus Reviews Readers will cheer Audacity's ingenuity and bravery as they relish every moment of her adventures. Highly recommended. -- School Library Journal Praise for Liberty * Larson once again creates an engaging story that is rich in historical details. She purposefully captures both the fear and the hope in a world torn by war as well as the simple love of a boy for his dog. Practically perfect. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review A slice-of-life tale for historical fiction fans and animal lovers alike. -- School Library Journal Larson brings the historical setting to life with vivid details and draws readers into the story with a heartfelt dog-and-child relationship. -- Hornbook Praise for Dash Winner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year * Emotionally satisfying and thought-provoking. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review * [A] trenchant novel. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review Historical fiction at its best. -- School Library Journal Praise for Duke * Exceptionally well-crafted and emotionally authentic. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review * [An] incisive tale of loyalty, patriotism, sacrifice, and bravery. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review A good example of how bravery comes in all shapes, sizes -- and breeds. -- Booklist Praise for Hattie Big Sky A Newbery Honor Recipient * [An] engaging historical novel... [Larson] creates a richly textured novel full of memorable characters. -- Booklist, starred review * Larson... create[s] a masterful picture of the homesteading experience and the people who persevered. -- School Library Journal, starred review Refreshing. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Praise for Audacity Jones to the Rescue * [T]he story's themes of trust, friendship, and good manners will resonate with many. Audacity's charm and smarts make this historical adventure a winner. -- Booklist, starred review* Larson's thriller deftly mixes humor, heart-pounding moments, and a strongly evoked historical setting - it's truly a story with something for everyone. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review Larson infuses her romp with plenty of humor, making Audacity, her cat, and friends into lively, likable characters. With characteristic deftness, she weaves her historical material seamlessly into the story; Audacity is a modern girl.... Clever, funny, and sweet in equal measures. -- Kirkus Reviews Readers will cheer Audacity's ingenuity and bravery as they relish every moment of her adventures. Highly recommended. -- School Library Journal Praise for Liberty * Larson once again creates an engaging story that is rich in historical details. She purposefully captures both the fear and the hope in a world torn by war as well as the simple love of a boy for his dog. Practically perfect. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review A slice-of-life tale for historical fiction fans and animal lovers alike. -- School Library Journal Larson brings the historical setting to life with vivid details and draws readers into the story with a heartfelt dog-and-child relationship. -- Hornbook Praise for Dash Winner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year * Emotionally satisfying and thought-provoking. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review * [A] trenchant novel. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review Historical fiction at its best. -- School Library Journal Praise for Duke * Exceptionally well-crafted and emotionally authentic. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review * [An] incisive tale of loyalty, patriotism, sacrifice, and bravery. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review A good example of how bravery comes in all shapes, sizes -- and breeds. -- Booklist Praise for Hattie Big Sky A Newbery Honor Recipient * [An] engaging historical novel... [Larson] creates a richly textured novel full of memorable characters. -- Booklist, starred review * Larson... create[s] a masterful picture of the homesteading experience and the people who persevered. -- School Library Journal, starred review Refreshing. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Praise for Audacity Jones to the Rescue * [T]he story's themes of trust, friendship, and good manners will resonate with many. Audacity's charm and smarts make this historical adventure a winner. -- Booklist, starred review * Larson's thriller deftly mixes humor, heart-pounding moments, and a strongly evoked historical setting - it's truly a story with something for everyone. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review Larson infuses her romp with plenty of humor, making Audacity, her cat, and friends into lively, likable characters. With characteristic deftness, she weaves her historical material seamlessly into the story; Audacity is a modern girl.... Clever, funny, and sweet in equal measures. -- Kirkus Reviews Readers will cheer Audacity's ingenuity and bravery as they relish every moment of her adventures. Highly recommended. -- School Library Journal Praise for Dash Winner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year * Emotionally satisfying and thought-provoking. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review * [A] trenchant novel. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review Historical fiction at its best. -- School Library Journal Praise for Duke * Exceptionally well-crafted and emotionally authentic. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review * [An] incisive tale of loyalty, patriotism, sacrifice, and bravery. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review A good example of how bravery comes in all shapes, sizes -- and breeds. -- Booklist Praise for Hattie Big Sky A Newbery Honor Recipient * [An] engaging historical novel... [Larson] creates a richly textured novel full of memorable characters. -- Booklist, starred review * Larson... create[s] a masterful picture of the homesteading experience and the people who persevered. -- School Library Journal, starred review Refreshing. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Author Information

A snippet of a family story transformed Kirby Larson from history-phobe to history fanatic; her debut historical novel, Hattie Big Sky, earned a Newbery Honor. She's pursued her passion for historical fiction with titles such as Hattie Ever After, Duke, Dash, Liberty, and Code Word Courage and combined her love for both history and mystery in Audacity Jones to the Rescue, and Audacity Jones Steals the Show. Ironically, the next two books for this history lover are contemporary fiction, including the second title in the Shermy and Shake series, Shermy and Shake: The Not-So-Nice Neighbor, and Gut Reaction, which is co-written with her daughter Quinn Wyatt. Kirby lives in Kenmore Washington with her husband Neil and very naughty dog Raleigh.

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