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About The Book

Theodora and Dexter must dispose of a cursed beetle and thwart a lurking detective in this second book in the sweet and spooky illustrated middle grade series that’s The Addams Family meets Nancy Drew.

After her many adventures, ten-year-old Theodora Hendrix feels confident she can handle anything… Until the unpleasant Inspector Shelley and her pet rat, Ratsputin, come to make trouble and spy on the Monster League of Monsters. Theodora recruits her friend Dexter to help her keep the detective off the scent of her monster family.

But when Theodora uncovers a cursed beetle, their mission seems impossible. Can they destroy it without attracting the inspector’s attention?

About The Author

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Jordan Kopy is a born and raised New Yorker who now lives in London with her husband and poorly behaved (but lovable) cat. A financial services professional by day (no idea how that happened), Jordan spends her nights with ghouls, witches, and the occasional evil hag. She’s the author of the Theodora Hendrix middle grade series. For more information, follow her on Instagram @Jordan_Kopy or find her on her website at JordanKopy.com.

About The Illustrator

Chris Jevons is a children’s picture book illustrator with a passion for character design and storytelling. He began his career studying art and design at college and 3D animation at university. After graduating, he worked as a graphic designer, 2D animator, and illustrator.

Why We Love It

“Monsters and mysteries and new friends, oh my! This lightly spooky new series will immediately win over young readers who like their contemporary stories with a bit of mystery and a dash of boo.”

—Krista V., Executive Editor, on Theodora Hendrix and the Curious Case of the Cursed Beetle

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (September 10, 2024)
  • Length: 288 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781665906883
  • Grades: 3 - 7
  • Ages: 8 - 12

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