Art Attack

I listened to *Art Attack* on a road trip with my 10-year-old, expecting a lighthearted filler—what I got was a mystery that had *us* both leaning in, trying to decode the clues alongside the Sherlock Society. The narration (while uncredited) has a natural, energetic cadence that nails the tone of Ponti’s writing, shifting seamlessly from snarky kid banter to high-stakes reveals without ever sounding forced. My only nitpick? The audiobook’s runtime feels tight for a mystery this packed; I could’ve used another 30 minutes to savor the atmosphere of Miami’s art scene without rushing. What really sold me were the story’s heart and humor. Ponti nails the balance between slapstick kid antics (imagine a chase scene involving a golf cart) and genuine detective work, like piecing together a puzzle from fragmented graffiti tags. The villain’s reveal is clever, though I wished we’d gotten *just* a tad more backstory on the Sherlock Society’s dynamics—their friendships feel solid, but their quirks could’ve been fleshed out a layer deeper. Still, by the final act, I was fully invested, laughing out loud at the kids’ antics and groaning at their near-misses. If your young listener loves mysteries with a side of mischief, this audiobook is a standout.