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Middle Grade Madness

May 07, 2015 - May 08, 2015 @ 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Location

The Book Stall at Chestnut Court

811 Elm St.

Winnetka, IL

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Description

Kate Hannigan introduces her new novel set in Chicago, The Detective's Assistant, based on the true story of the first-ever female Pinkerton detective. Joining in the fun will be Brianna Dumont, author of Famous Phonies, Jenny Meyerhoff (The Barftastic Life of Louie Berger series) and Allan Woodrow, whose hilarious Pet Wars is new in paperback. Plus, refreshments and raffles.

Event Cost: Free

Event times: 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Ages: 9 and up

Additional Information

Age recommendation: Tweens

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