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“A problem-solving adventure led by a lovable character and enhanced with vocabulary lessons: there is much to celebrate in this story. Lark Ba is a welcome addition to early chapter book heroines.”

School Library Journal

“Although there are many labels that could be placed on this short chapter book’s protagonist, none of them matter to the plucky little heroine who loves to read…the subjects of race and learning disabilities are incorporated neatly…Lark is a mixed-race girl debuting a lighthearted series…she may develop into a character with a fan base, like Ramona and Clementine before her.”

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Lark Holds the Key (Lark Ba Detective #1)

Written by Natasha Deen
Illustrated by Marcus Cutler
Published by Orca Book Publishers

It’s the third day of summer vacation, and Lark’s halmoni—that’s Korean for grandmother—has promised to take Lark and her twin brother, Connor, to the library. Only trouble is, they arrive to discover that the town librarian is missing her key to the library.

Lucky for her, Lark just happens to be a budding private eye. Can rookie detectives Lark and Connor solve this mystery and recover the lost key?

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Publication Date: October 2016
Available As: Paperback, eBook
Early Chapter Book, Age 06 or older

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Setting: North America

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 2nd Generation

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