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Reviewed by Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers' Favorite
The Secret of the Painted Statue by Angela D Moss is 'A Middle-Grade Baltimore Mystery Caper.' Morgan Draca wants her seventh grade to be the best ever, and her way of doing it is to make her Edgar Allan Poe assignment the best in the class. Her mother announces they are going on a trip to the city where Poe died, and, at the same time, the statue of a bird appears on the doorstep. Morgan believes there is a link, and she’s determined to find it. As she searches for clues, she believes someone else is also searching for the same answer. The more she immerses herself in the riddle, the further behind she falls on her assignment, and soon, she’s failing at everything. Questioning herself on whether she truly has what it takes to be a sleuth, she has to decide if she has the guts to find the answer to the riddle and ace her assignment. Can she do it?
The Secret of the Painted Statue by Angela D Moss is a fun adventure story with plenty of suspense. It is the second in the Morgan Draca mystery series, and although I didn’t read the first book, I had no trouble following this one. Angela has created a wonderful young female lead, a strong, smart girl that all female readers will want to emulate – maybe some male ones, too. This is a good story with plenty of action and no small amount of suspense that keeps you turning the pages. Morgan is a likable character with her own flaws and is highly relatable. The plot is unique, bringing history into a middle-grade adventure, proving to be a highly enjoyable and educational story. Recommended for all readers who love youthful adventures and amateur sleuth stories.
