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The Woman All Spies Fear

The Woman All Spies Fear

Code Breaker Elizebeth Smith Friedman and Her Hidden Life

Featured on the "The Codebreaker", a PBS American Experience Documentary

Random House, Fall 2021

A Perfect Red

A Perfect Red

Winner of the 2006 PEN/Martha Albrand Award for First Nonfiction

"Her story of how cochineal became a prime monetary prize ... is extraordinary." Judges’ citation, PEN/Martha Albrand Award

"A superbly researched history of cochineal red." Diane Ackerman, Washington Post

"The book is a gem of accessible history..." Barbara Davenport, San Diego Union Tribune

Ra the Mighty: Cat Detective
Ra the Mighty: The Great Tomb Robbery
Ra the Mighty: The Crocodile Caper

2019 Edgar Award Nominee

"A charming page-turner of a mystery." School Library Journal

"More twists and turns than a mummy's maze." Mo O'Hara

"Fast-paced adventure with a lot of charm" Kirkus Reviews

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