Clue by Clue (Carmen Sandiego)

Product DescriptionCrack the code with Carmen Sandiego! In this original story, a special cluedecoding wheel built into the front cover allows readers to hunt for longlost pirates treasure alongside the worlds greatest thief. Inspired by the Netflix animated series.Carmen Sandiego and crew are off on a thrilling treasure hunt in this original story inspired by the Netflix animated series. When the secrets of a centuries old treasure map are uncovered, its up to Carmen to puzzle out the pirates code and track down a long lost treasure. From the cobblestone streets of London to a sunken city in the Caribbean, Carmen must stay one step ahead on a trail of clues in order to beat her nemeses to the buried treasure! Using the books special builtin decoder, readers can help Carmen unlock the maps cluesand make sure this pirates booty finally makes its way into the right hands.About the AuthorCatherine Hapka has published more than two hundred books for kids in all age groups from board books to young adult novels. When shes not writing, Cathy enjoys horseback riding, animals of all kinds, reading, gardening, music, and travel. She lives in an old house on a small farm in Chester County, PA, where she keeps three horses, a small flock of chickens, and too many cats.Excerpt. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.Chapter 1London, England, 10:00 a.m., Local TimeCarmen Sandiego paused. Half a block ahead, Tigress was strolling along the busy city street, stopping occasionally to glance into shop windows. With her razorsharp claws tucked into the pockets of her stylish short trench coat, she looked like just another chic young Londoner. But Carmen knew better . . .Hey, Red, is our feline friend still windowshopping? a voice spoke in Carmens ear.thats what she wants everyone to think, Player, Carmen replied in a low voice. Her commlink earrings could pick up even the quietest whispervery handy, especially while tailing someone. But Im sure Tigress didnt come all this way to go on a fivefingered spree through Londons blingiest boutiques.Up ahead, Tigress stopped again and glanced around. Carmen ducked into a doorway. She held her breath. Had Tigress spotted her distinctive red fedora and trench coat? For a second, Carmen wondered if she should have gone incognito in a hoodie or something. Then again, it wouldnt have made much difference. Tigress wouldnt be fooled for a secondshe knew Carmens face as well as her own.All clear, Carmen murmured when Tigress moved on. Then Carmen hurried forward, not wanting to lose sight of her target. Shed been following Tigress through London, England, for half an hour. All the way from Victoria station to where they were nowthe Knightsbridge neighborhood, according to Player. Very posh and exclusive. A shoppers mecca of highend stores, from the worldfamous Harrods department store to all sorts of designer boutiquesand some of the most expensive luxury apartments in the world.Player loved finding out that kind of detail about the places Carmen visited. And he was good at it, too. No wonderhe was a hightech whiz kid who spent most of his time exploring every bit and byte of the web. Carmen had never met Player in person, but he was a trusted part of her crew. Without his help, it would be a lot harder for her to carry out her selfappointed missiontraveling the world, righting wrongs, and stealing from criminals. In particular, the supersecret crime empire known as VILE.Up ahead, Tigress suddenly dodged out of sight down an alley between a fancy restaurantstill closed at this early hourand a large, stately old Victorian house. Carmen crept forward. Was this a trap? Tigress was cleverpossibly the wiliest operative VILE had ever trained. Well, aside from Carmen herself, of course . . .She caught up just in time to see Tigress slip into one of the buildings through a window. she went into a house, she told Player.the one youre st