A review by yapha
The Book of Secrets by Cynthia Voigt

4.0

This second Mister Max book picks up right where the first one left off. It does not go into much detail about the events in the first book that put him into this situation, so it is important to read the books in order. Mister Max, the Solutioneer, is hard at work in this book. With the help of Pia, Ari, and his Grammie, he solves a variety of cases (or jobs, as he would correct) around town. They range from the very small, to a large case that has the mayor and the police baffled. All of the solutions are clever and well thought out, as Max changes from one costume to another. The ending sets up the reader for the third book, with the biggest case of all -- Max's parents. I look forward to the final installment. Recommended for grades 3-6.