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  • Harlem Charade, The

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Harlem Charade, The

by Natasha Tarpley (Author), Bahni Turpin (Reader) Format: MP3 CD
4.6 out of 5 stars (151)

Chasing Vermeer comes to Harlem in this clever mystery about art, artifice, and the power of community.

WATCHER. SHADOW. FUGITIVE.

Harlem is home to all kinds of kids. Jin sees life passing her by from the window of her family’s bodega. Alex wants to help the needy one shelter at a time, but can’t tell anyone who she really is. Elvin’s living on Harlem’s cold, lonely streets, surviving on his own after his grandfather was mysteriously attacked.

When these three strangers join forces to find out what happened to Elvin’s grandfather, their digging leads them to an enigmatic artist whose missing masterpieces are worth a fortune—one that might save the neighborhood from development by an ambitious politician who wants to turn it into Harlem World, a ludicrous historic theme park. But if they don’t find the paintings soon, nothing in their beloved neighborhood will ever be the same....

In this remarkable tale of daring and danger, debut novelist Natasha Tarpley explores the way a community defines itself, the power of art to show truth, and what it really means to be home.

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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Language
    English
  3. Grade level
    3 - 7
  4. Dimensions
    6.75 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
  5. Publisher
    Scholastic on Brilliance Audio
  6. Publication date
    March 14, 2017
  7. ISBN-10
    1536681474
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1536681475
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About the Author

Natasha Tarplay is editor of "Testimony: Young African-Americans on Identity and Self-Discovery". Her work has appeared in Essence, the Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Tribune, and The Washington Post, as well as many literary journals. She lives in Chicago, Illinois.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic on Brilliance Audio
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 14, 2017
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Unabridged
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1536681474
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1536681475
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.5 ounces
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Best Sellers Rank: #1,671 in Children's Mystery, Detective, & Spy
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars (151)

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Natasha Anastasia Tarpley is the author of the best-selling picture book I Love My Hair!, Princess Tiana and the Royal Ball, and other acclaimed titles for children and adults. Her children’s books are on the recommended-reading lists of school and library systems worldwide. A former reporter for Fortune magazine, she is the recipient of numerous awards, including a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship. Ms. Tarpley is the founder of Voonderbar! Productions, LLC, a multimedia children’s entertainment company. She lives in Chicago, Illinois.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
151 global ratings
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Customers praise the book's content, with one noting it serves as an excellent history lesson. The plot receives positive feedback for its sophistication, with one customer describing it as a nicely paced mystery. They appreciate the characters, with one review highlighting the presence of corrupt villains.
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12 customers mention content, 12 positive, 0 negative
Customers praise the book's content, with multiple reviews giving it five stars, and one customer noting it's an excellent book of history.
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I loved this book. An intricate mystery plot involving youth who are carefully developed as complex characters....Read more
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...Even though it’s written for the 8-12 year old age group, I would recommend this book to anyone who likes history, art and a really involving story.Read more
7 customers mention character, 7 positive, 0 negative
Customers enjoy the characters in the book, with one mentioning it is filled with corrupt villains.
...Diverse characters and rich with references from the Harlem Renaissance....Read more
...Great characters, and timely subject matter. Thoughtfully written. I'd definitely recommend this book for 8-108!Read more
...The characters are interesting and engaging, and there are tons of clues sprinkled throughout to help you puzzle out the story as it progresses....Read more
...that is overlooked by the mainstream....Well written and has strong characters...Read more
7 customers mention plot, 5 positive, 2 negative
Customers appreciate the plot of the book, finding it sophisticated and involving, with one customer describing it as a nicely paced mystery.
...community, heritage, family, art, civics, and much more in a very engaging mystery.Read more
I wanted so much to like this book. A great premise...but the writing is not up to par....Read more
...start to drag a bit by the second half, and there is a somewhat overly dramatic, unengaging climax in the penultimate chapters....Read more
I loved this book. An intricate mystery plot involving youth who are carefully developed as complex characters....Read more
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