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In Jackie and the Shadow Snatcher by Larry Di Fiori, Jackie is a boy who keeps losing stuff everywhere he goes.  Like many children, Jackie often hears the phrase, "If your head wasn't attached..." .

One day, when walking home from school, Jackie remembers that he has forgotten something.  In the midst of his worry, Jackie doesn't notice at all when his shadow disappears!  When Jackie gets closer to home, he finally realizes that he has no shadow!  He goes to different lighting, but still no shadow!

It's time to see Mr. Socrates who tells Jackie of the Shadow Snatcher, a bad guy (similar to a mob boss)  who hides behind the shadows that he steals.  Jackie must go on a dangerous journey to find and rescue his lost shadow from the Snatcher and his gang.  Will he be able to get his shadow back before his mother gets home?

The fine illustrations in this book really bring the story to life.  All illustrations are in black and white and extremely detailed, making the book seem like an old fashioned comic.

- Elaine Russo, BookBoo