INDIANA BONES AND THE LOST LIBRARY

Wisecracking dog Indiana Bones and his spirited young human sidekick, Aisha Ghatak, resume their hunt for lost treasure in this lively mystery.

Indiana and his owner, Aisha, have arrived back in England in a hot air balloon following their adventure in Egypt and are eager to return home to Aisha’s father, archaeologist Dr. Satnam Ghatak. But Aisha is startled when her dad introduces them to his new friend, a blond woman named Celia Kane, whom he’s gotten very close to, leaving Aisha worried that she’ll no longer have his undivided attention. Aisha and her dad also disagree on what to do with the journal of the Lonely Avenger, an ancient book Aisha and Indiana found in Egypt that they believe will provide clues about the knight’s lost treasure. When Aisha’s father announces that he is heading to Turkey to investigate, Aisha and Indiana are sad to learn they’ll be left behind and wonder how they can solve the mystery from afar. Heape has written another fast-paced, funny mystery; Bagley’s expressive illustrations enhance the atmosphere. Returning bad guys Philip Castle and Ringo continue to be outsmarted by the clever Aisha, Indiana’s one-liners are as snappy as ever, and Satnam and Celia’s side plot is heartwarming.

Another fun addition to this adventure-filled series.