Bubblegum Shoes The Case of the Cont..., Goldy Moldavsky
Bubblegum Shoes The Case of the Cont..., Goldy Moldavsky
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Bubblegum Shoes: The Case of the Contraband Closet

Author: Goldy Moldavsky

Series: Bubblegum Shoes

Narrator: EJ Lavery

Unabridged: 5 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/01/2025


Synopsis

When a stock-pile of confiscated classroom items go missing, (self-appointed) seventh grade PI Maya is on the case. From the New York Times bestselling author of Kill the Boy Band comes a whip-smart middle grade debut and the start of a sharp cul-du-sac crime-solving series.

9:48 AM. Math class. Marlowe Middle School.

Life isn't easy on the streets, er, hallways of Marlowe Middle School. Luckily, private eye Maya Mendoza never stops paying attention. She knows who is passing notes in class. Spots which teacher wore shoes a half-size too tight. And she certainly notices when her former best friend Jordan suddenly stops talking to her. 

Then, the legendary Contraband Closet is robbed. Every handheld game console, spray paint canister, energy drink, and other prized possession teachers have collected since the dawn of time are seemingly lost forever--including an item of Jordan's. Suddenly, Maya sees a case that may set things back to the way it used to be because contraband--and friendships--don't vanish into thin air...right?

A wise-cracking start to a new mystery series from New York Times bestselling author Goldy Moldavsky.

About The Author

Goldy Moldavsky was born in Lima, Peru, and grew up in Brooklyn, New York, where she lives with her family. Her novels include the New York Times bestseller Kill the Boy Band, No Good Deed, The Mary Shelley Club, Lord of the Fly Fest, and Just Say Yes. Bubblegum Shoes: The Case of the Contraband Closet is her debut middle-grade title and was inspired by black-and-white noir movies.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Waverli on April 10, 2025

E ARC provided by Edelweiss Middle grade mystery is such a special genre to me, so I have a lot of opinions. First, I think that any mystery has to be just as tight as a YA mystery in terms of plot, especially for the upper end of the target age range, because kids will pick it apart! Tweens who see......more

Goodreads review by Skye on May 19, 2025

This is my honest review This book is actually really amazing!! It’s very well written and the plot is exceptional!! Some chapters were either sooo suspenseful or had me laughing so hard I had tears in my eyes!! Really good book and 100% is 5 stars!!......more

Goodreads review by Sandy on July 05, 2025

Despite having several of her books on my TBR, this is my first read of author Goldy Moldavsky — now I’m eager to read more! This is her first book in the middle-grade genre and, as a middle school librarian, my professional opinion is that she hit the mark. Some of the characters come off a bit inn......more

Goodreads review by Susan on July 01, 2025

Seventh grader Maya Mendoza is a self-declared detective in Hillside, New Jersey. When the school’s Contraband Closet is mysteriously emptied, Maya vows to crack the case. She tracks suspects and possible locations of the loot with the help of other kids sent to detention by Principal Spade: Ava Aga......more

Goodreads review by Deke on August 08, 2025

This was a really sweet story about making mistakes and learning how to be a better friend, all wrapped up in a very silly mystery with some pretty fun detective work. I really enjoy that the emphasis is that “everybody makes mistakes“ and how rewarding it is to read about a character who truly messe......more


Quotes

★ "Heartfelt and grounding." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

"A fun, action-packed caper....A witty story full of humor, mystery, and friendship." —Kirkus Reviews