"Kingston 76 is an incredibly fun page-turner of a mystery, and a pitch-perfect rendering of an upstate New York town in the year of the American Bicentennial in all its gritty, sweet, nicotine-stained glory. I was caught up in it from the first page to the fantastically satisfying and touching conclusion. This novel is a tender, funny ode to the city of Kingston and the challenges, and triumphs of growing up--and trying to figure out how to fit in--in 1970s America."

-Kirsten Bakis, author of King Nyx and Lives of the Monster Dogs

"I've never enjoyed a gripping, beautifully plotted mystery more-and the smartly observed details of time, place, and character made it particularly appealing to this upstate boy..."

-Stephen Greco, author of Such Good Friends

"This is a gem of a novel filled with fun and wisdom. Snyder has a lot more on his mind than to give us a nostalgic look into the past...the next time you encounter a ten-year-old, you'll pause before you judge that child."

-Victor Bumbalo, playwright, What Are Tuesdays Like?

"Kingston 76 is a magical book full of humor and insight. Adam Snyder perfectly captures a rich world as seen through the eyes of an (unusually) believable ten-year-old narrator. All the while, Snyder sneakily and expertly leads us on what turns out to be a page turning adventure. It is one of those beloved books whose characters and place truly become part of you, making it hard to let go of. Every page brims with pleasure and recognition."

-Ellen Tarlow, author of Becoming Blue