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“Airi Sano is back for more adventures in this story in which she is framed when things go wrong with the school play. …Determined to prove her innocence and save the play, Airi must catch the real culprit. In the process of navigating ups and downs, she learns what real friendship is made of. Told in the first person and enhanced by interspersed case file reports, humorous footnotes, and lively black-and-white illustrations, Airi’s narrative is hilarious and engaging. The spot art adds cultural context to the Hawaiian setting and Airi’s Japanese American Army family life.”

– Kirkus Reviews

Airi Sano, Prankmaster General: Public Enemy Number One (#2)

Written by Zoe Tokushige
Illustrated by Jennifer Naalchigar
Published by Philomel Books

It’s the spring semester, and Airi Sano is on top of the world! Her grades are up, she has real friends at her side, and she’s joined the school play. She’s even keeping out of trouble and toning down the pranks!

But when the play falls victim to some truly awful pranks, everyone immediately suspects that Airi is behind them. As suspicion mounts, it’s up to her to solve the mystery and clear her own name before the imposter strikes again. Sounds like a job for Airi and her crew!

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Primary ISBN: 9780593465813
Publication Date: September 2023
Available As: Hardcover, Audiobook, eBook
Middle Grade, Age 09 or older

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Setting: United States (Hawaii)

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 1st Generation

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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