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The Ambrose Deception

Emily Ecton
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The Ambrose Deception

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018

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Emily Ecton

The Ambrose Deception

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • 2010s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

610L

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Super Short Summary

The Ambrose Deception by Emily Ecton follows three middle school students who receive mysterious scholarships involving a complex scavenger hunt across Chicago. As the students delve deeper, they uncover secrets, test their wits, and form unexpected alliances, all while trying to solve riddles and claims to a grand prize with misleading intentions.

Mysterious

Adventurous

Humorous

Exciting

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

4.4

1,602 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Ambrose Deception by Emily Ecton offers an engaging treasure-hunt narrative filled with humor and clever puzzles, appealing to middle-grade readers. The characters are well-developed and the plot is suspenseful. However, some readers feel the story could have had a stronger emotional depth. Overall, it’s a delightful, adventurous read that captivates young audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Ambrose Deception?

Ideal for middle-grade readers who enjoy mischievous adventures, puzzles, and a treasure hunt. Fans of Chris Grabenstein's Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and Trenton Lee Stewart's The Mysterious Benedict Society will find delight in the quirky mystery and humor of Emily Ecton's The Ambrose Deception.

4.4

1,602 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • 2010s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

610L

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