The Crims are all notorious criminals. Well, notoriously inept criminals. Uncle Knuckles once tried to steal a carnival. Great-uncle Bernard held himself hostage by accident. And Aunt Drusilla died slipping on a banana peel.

Twelve-year-old Imogen is the only Crim who is actually good at crime, but two years ago she gave up on the family business. For good. Unfortunately, when her family is accused of pulling off a major caper-which seems doubtful, to say the least-Imogen is thrown back into her old life. Because it’ll take a real criminal to prove they’re innocent.

Perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket, Pseudonymous Bosch, and Trenton Lee Stewart, The Crims is the first caper in a middle grade series full of humor, heart, and hijinks.