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From Publishers Weekly This fifth starring vehicle for Vesper Holly finds the spirited heroine tangling with villainy at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition. Ages 10-up. Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. From School Library Journal Grade 5-8-- This fifth Vesper Holly adventure is set during the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition. Once again Alexander successfully combines ingredients familiar to the series' readers--eccentrically entertaining characterizations, seamless plotting, and breakneck pace. Narrated as usual by Brinnie, Vesper's guardian and friend, the events are set in motion by an appeal from President Grant when the emperor of Brazil's grandchildren are kidnapped by none other than Vesper's nemesis, Dr. Helvitius. Vesper, who must deliver a ransom at Helvitius' demand, suspects her old enemy has a larger scheme in mind, as indeed he does. As usual, events pile on top of events and each chapter ends with a cliff-hanger, speeding readers to the exciting conclusion. Fans will welcome back friends from previous adventures, especially Tobias Wistar Passavant, "The Weed," who is coming into his own here as hero and as budding love interest for Ves

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Author

Alexander, Lloyd

Publisher

Dutton Juvenile

Published

1990

Language

EN

ISBN

9780525445647

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Children'S, Fiction, Young Adult

Rating

3.89 / 5 (10 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14