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Tokyo Heist Paperback – June 13, 2013

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The perfect mystery for fans of Ally Carter's Heist Society

When sixteen-year-old Violet agrees to spend the summer with her father, an up-and-coming artist in Seattle, she has no idea what she's walking into. Her father's newest clients, the Yamada family, are the victims of a high-profile art robbery: van Gogh sketches have been stolen from their home, and, until they can produce the corresponding painting, everyone's lives are in danger--including Violet's and her father's.

Violet's search for the missing van Gogh takes her from the Seattle Art Museum, to the yakuza-infested streets of Tokyo, to a secluded inn in Kyoto. As the mystery thickens, Violet's not sure whom she can trust. But she knows one thing: she has to solve the mystery--before it's too late.
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  1. Reading age
    12 - 17 years
  2. Print length
    384 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    7 - 9
  5. Lexile measure
    710L
  6. Dimensions
    5.45 x 1.09 x 8.21 inches
  7. Publisher
    Speak
  8. Publication date
    June 13, 2013
  9. ISBN-10
    0142426547
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0142426548
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“Dangerous yakuza (Japanese mobsters), blackmail letters and FBI stings. A proficient caper spiced up by Violet's eye for art.”—Kirkus Reviews

“This art heist has twists and turns, romance, and the happily-ever-after that many will be rooting for.”—Booklist

“Renn’s fun debut takes a kitchen-sink approach, throwing together romance, mystery, and action in a way that echoes the manga that the 16-year-old Violet loves to read.” —Publishers Weekly

“Will enthrall readers who love action.” —Examiner.com

“A fast-paced and engaging mystery with a spunky protagonist.” —VOYA

“The plot has lots of twists and turns, leaving readers on edge… Readers will cheer for Violet as she uses her wits to outsmart the adults.” —SLJ

“We can't stop talking about action-packed YA mystery novel Tokyo Heist…author Diana Renn's first YA novel, but we certainly hope it isn't her last!” —HuffingtonPost.com

“It’s rare for YA heroines to have such specific, developed interests, and Violet filtering her investigation through her passion for manga, art, and Japan makes her seem like a real, relatable teenager.” —A.V. Club

“Young adult mysteries do not get any better than this.”—Peter Abrahams, author of the Echo Falls Mysteries

“Irresistible. I couldn’t put it down!”—Alane Ferguson, author of the Forensic Mysteries

“Adventures don’t get any more thrilling than Tokyo Heist.”—Kristen Miller, author of The Eternal Ones series

About the Author

Diana Renn grew up in Seattle and now lives in Boston. She has taught ESL and writing, most recently at Boston University. She has published numerous short stories and essays, and she is also the Fiction Editor at YARN (Young Adult Review Network), an award-winning online magazine featuring short-form writing for teens. She is the author of several ESL textbooks, as well as the YA mystery novels Latitude Zero and Tokyo Heist. She is an avid traveler.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Speak; Reprint edition (June 13, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0142426547
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0142426548
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 - 17 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 710L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.45 x 1.09 x 8.21 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 90 ratings

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Diana Renn writes mysteries for readers of all ages. Her young adult novels, all published by Viking / Penguin, include TOKYO HEIST, LATITUDE ZERO and BLUE VOYAGE. Her adult title, FALSE IDOLS, was written in collaboration with Lisa Klink and Patrick Lohier and published in digital and audio serialization by Realm (formerly Serial Box) and in paperback by Adaptive Studios. Her newest book, TROUBLE AT TURTLE POND, is a middle grade eco-mystery published by Fitzroy Books / Regal House; it was named a 2023 Honor Book in the Green Earth Book Awards and a 2023 Children's Book Council Librarian Favorites winner. Her next "Backyard Rangers" book for middle grade readers, THE OWL PROWL MYSTERY, comes out in 2024. A nonfiction writer as well, Diana received a 2022 Massachusetts Cultural Council Fellowship Award as a creative nonfiction finalist an essay collection in progress. Her essays and short stories have appeared in numerous journals and magazines, including Publisher's Weekly, The Huffington Post, WBUR's Cognoscenti, Pangyrus, Flyway Journal of Writing and Environment, Brain Child, The Writer, Writer's Digest, YARN (Young Adult Review Network), The Indiana Review, and more. Diana lives outside of Boston, works as an editor and book coach, serves as a Mentor at Creature Conserve, and teaches writing at Grub Street. You can learn more about Diana at www.dianarennbooks.com or connect with her on Twitter (@dianarenn) or on Instagram (@dianarennbooks).

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Loveable teen manga artist who wants to connect more with her distant father ends up on a work trip with him to Japan, where her father's work connects up with the Japanese mafia who are searching for a missing van Gogh painting. I loved this book from start to finish. It was just the escape I needed. **I'd follow Violet anywhere.
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J.R.
5.0 out of 5 stars Picky Reader
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2023
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I wanted to get my daughter a book for school. She’s picky but seems to be enjoying the book so far!
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Katie
4.0 out of 5 stars Super fun, but maybe more middle grades
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2012
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I'm not big into mysteries. But there was just something about this blurb that made me want to read this book. Maybe it was the mention of a protagonist who reads manga, or maybe it was the fact that 2/3 of the book takes place in Japan - I don't know, but I had to read this book when I saw the blurb last year. And thankfully, I wasn't disappointed.

This is one of my first ventures into YA mystery territory, and now I'm thinking I might need to give more mystery books a chance. I really enjoyed watching this story unfold, watching Violet really come into her own as she unraveled the mystery of the stolen art. The mystery aspect of this book reminded me a little of the movie "Oceans 11" for some reason...not sure why, but that's okay because I loved that movie!

But really, my favorite part of the book was the fact that it took place in Japan. As I've said before, I love it when books are set in foreign countries. It just makes the story come alive for me. I don't know a lot about Japan or Japanese culture, and I felt like this book does a good job of explaining a lot of cultural customs and history of the region.

I also liked that there is basically zero romance in this book. It maybe makes an appearance on like 5 pages total. It was nice to have a book that was exciting and readable that didn't have anything to do with romance. Hard to find those - at least for me, who loves a good romance! :)

My only complaint was that I sometimes felt the book dragged a little. There were a few bits in the middle that were a little slow. Also, I figured out who the bad guy was early on, so I wish it had been more difficult to figure out. Besides that, though, this was a great read! I definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a good 2012 debut, a fun mystery, or a book set in a different country.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Quirky teen artist travel mystery
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Loveable teen manga artist who wants to connect more with her distant father ends up on a work trip with him to Japan, where her father's work connects up with the Japanese mafia who are searching for a missing van Gogh painting. I loved this book from start to finish. It was just the escape I needed. **I'd follow Violet anywhere.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Quirky teen artist travel mystery
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2022
Loveable teen manga artist who wants to connect more with her distant father ends up on a work trip with him to Japan, where her father's work connects up with the Japanese mafia who are searching for a missing van Gogh painting. I loved this book from start to finish. It was just the escape I needed. **I'd follow Violet anywhere.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
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I'm not much into art books, or mystery novels. This one had acceptable levels of tension and suspense.
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Carol Antoinette Peacock
5.0 out of 5 stars Masterfully Written Page Turner!!
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Diana Renn's Tokyo Heist offers the reader a richness that makes her book extraordinary. First, the suspense builds and builds, with many twists along the way. Violet, her smart and feisty heroine, is incredibly likeable as she solves the mystery of who stole the Van Gogh painting. As Violet investigates, she also grows and matures, giving the novel added depth and richness.

Finally, the author lived in Japan and researched Japanese culture thoroughly. This grounding makes Toyko Heist particular fascinating. Ms. Renn has created a multi-faceted gem. To learn more about the author and her novel, visit her website at [...] or find her at [...]
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Rural Mom
4.0 out of 5 stars YA mystery heist
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2019
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I bought this for my 14 year old son who likes mystery thrillers. I liked that this one wasn't super dark and he didn't want any romance (though this does have a bit). He noted that the book is broken up into three parts and the main character doesn't go to Japan until the 2nd part, and he would've liked her to arrive sooner. Overall, an entertaining and engaging read.

Note for parents: my son is a reluctant reader and doesn't read at a super high level. I had him read this in the 8th grade, but I think it would've been easier for him to read in the 9th grade instead. Or even older as a "summer read" to keep his reading skills up over the school break.
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domestickdiva
5.0 out of 5 stars great story!
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2015
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This book was thoroughly planned and presented, and I guess that's what I like about it. The tinge of mystery makes the story interesting and makes you want to keep reading (the hint of romance isn't bad either😉). I think the ages 11-17 would enjoy this book the more than other ages.
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Miss J P Lewis
5.0 out of 5 stars My daughter loved this book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 14, 2015
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My teen daughter loved this book and looks forward to reading more by Diana Renn. So hard to find great, strong & teenage female role models!
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MoreTeaVicar
4.0 out of 5 stars Wer für Japan schwärmt, dem gefällt es
Reviewed in Germany on September 17, 2013
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Wer, wie meine Tochter, alles über Japan verschlingt, freut sich wieder ein Buch für Jugendliche zu finden, das sich mit Japan befaßt, denn viel gibt es nicht - abgesehen von der Shogun-Adaption/Kopie - Young Samurai. Ich habe das Buch nicht selber gelesen, meine Tochter (12) hat es sehr schnell und gerne gelesen, obwohl sie den Anfang, der in der USA stattfindet, nicht besonders interessant fand. So weit ich erkennen konnte beim durchblicken und von meiner Tochter erfahren habe, ist kein bedenklicher Inhalt dabei.
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