The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity: The Brixton Brothers, Book 1
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The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity: The Brixton Brothers, Book 1 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Mac Barnett (Author), Arte Johnson (Narrator), Listening Library (Publisher)
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Steve Brixton always wanted to be a detective...until he found out he already WAS one.

It all starts here: The thrilling story of Steve Bixton's first case. Our hero has a national treasure to recover, a criminal mastermind to unmask, and a social studies report due Monday - all while on the run from cops, thugs, and secret-agent librarians.

Since when can librarians rappel from helicopters? Does Steve have any brothers or sisters? If not, then why is this series called The Brixton Brothers? You will solve all these mysteries and many more by the time you finish The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity.

We think you'll agree: Steve Brixton's first adventure is his best adventure yet.

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  1. Listening Length
    2 hours and 55 minutes
  2. Author
    Mac Barnett
  3. Narrator
    Arte Johnson
  4. Audible release date
    December 8, 2009
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Listening Library
  7. ASIN
    B0033ZP7E8
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 2 hours and 55 minutes
Author Mac Barnett
Narrator Arte Johnson
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date December 08, 2009
Publisher Listening Library
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B0033ZP7E8
Best Sellers Rank #206,988 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#62 in Audiobooks on Books & Libraries for Children
#1,045 in Mysteries for Children
#1,211 in Children’s Books about Libraries & Reading

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
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Pop Bop
5.0 out of 5 stars Don't be put off by the "reluctant reader" tag
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2011
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Dry wit, an appealing hero, silly but not dumb - this book has it all. It's sort of a Hardy Boys parody, but it doesn't have any of that "look how clever we are" smarminess that you find in most parodies of middle school and ya stalwarts. The pace is fast, but not the overly frantic breathlessness designed to cover up poor writing. It's just fun, and I would expect it to appeal to a wide range of readers.

I have seen a number of reviews and comments designed to market this book to "boys and reluctant readers". Lots of times that's a category filled with fart/booger/underpants books, which is unfair to boys, farts, and reluctant readers, (whatever, exactly, that group might be). While I understand, sort of, why some books are marketed that way, it really does an injustice to this book. This book will appeal to boys, girls, reluctant readers, and avid readers, because it is a good book.

Actually, it seems that this book might be considered the modern version of the Hardy Boys. Probably everyone who was a young reader read a few Hardy Boys books, and most people remember them with a certain fondness. But, if you have tried one lately you might have been surprised by how slow and simple they are, and how dead the prose and characterization is. The Brixton books are hipper, leaner, funnier, better plotted and, of course, more current. The mysteries themselves are also better. So, if you think your young reader might like the Hardy Boys, you might want to consider putting this in his hands instead.
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Helen
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book to read aloud.
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2016
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My 7-year-old daughter enjoyed this adventure and I enjoyed reading it to her. We laughed every time our hero Steve tried a sleuthing technique from his revered Bailey Brothers' Detective Handbook. Steve was always surprised when it did not work out the way it did in his favorite book. As always, Mac Barnett's writing is fun and full of fabulous vocabulary. He is the king of alliteration. I love this sentence, "Sometimes situations get seriously sticky, and sleuths need to get out of sight."
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Kayla
5.0 out of 5 stars My 9-year-old "reluctant reader" can't put it down
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2012
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I was reading a chapter or so of this book with my son every night until today. He got up early to read ahead, took the book in the car and read, continued reading it after he got home from school...and left me behind. I really appreciate the Amazon reviewers who recommended this book. It's entertaining enough for adults to read with their kids, and obviously entertaining enough to motivate my boy to read ahead! I couldn't be happier as a parent (and I will finish reading it when my son is done with it).
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saphira
4.0 out of 5 stars The Case of the Mistaken Identity
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2012
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The book was bought for our eleven year old grandson and he thoroughly enjoyed the book. It was entertaining and a tale of adventure, which appeals to a boy of that age. If you like stories of suspense and mystery, you should enjoy this book, as well.
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Janey
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2010
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This is one of the most awesome books I have read! The second one just came out, and my boys couldn't wait to read it. They were tickled with it and had to show me parts of it. This first book is so dumb that it's GOOD!! That's weird but true! However, I also did not like the ending, but--since I'm a librarian--plotting a mystery around the library idea was fantastic!! Bring on more in this series!!
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New York Parent
3.0 out of 5 stars omg
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2019
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This is a great book but i just hate the idea of having a small child being shot at! I mean seriouslly, you cant even read it to youngsters because of this! Other than that, this book is great and all the characters are described in depth likme they are real. I just love the crow stealling jewlery puzzle in the beginning. I tottally reccomend this book to 10-up year olds!
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Monica McConkey
5.0 out of 5 stars The case of the case of mistaken identity
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2013
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It's a great book it has mystery and I think not just kids should read it. In the book it's interesting that just because he reads a number of things he learns how to solve a crime.Steve is a very quick thinking person and I think that anybody who reads the series will like it.
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T. Schneider
5.0 out of 5 stars Very funny kid detective stories
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024
A major test for me, when reading kid books, is whether the writing is as captivating for me as I expect it will be for my grandkids. This one passes with flying colors!
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@ThePhilWheeler
4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 14, 2014
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The first book that my 8 year old boy has really enjoyed reading from cover to cover. Can't wait to read the next one.
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Elikal
5.0 out of 5 stars A really fun new series for kids of all ages ;)
Reviewed in Germany on November 29, 2013
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I just love the Brixton Brothers series. I hope the author writes many more. It is a bit a parody on Hardy Boys and all sort of boy detective stories, but so funny and nice, it just is a very entertaining read.
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