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Rescuing Seneca Crane
Susan Runholt (2009) , 288 pages
Audience:
Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category:
Mystery
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Kari and Lucas are really lucky because Kari's mom is a journalist and takes them to Europe with her all the time. On their trip to Scotland, Kari and Lucas make friends with a famous concert pianist who is their own age! But when Seneca is kidnapped, only Kari and Lucas have enough clues to track her down. Full of near-misses and danger, this exciting mystery takes the girls around Scotland by train and sea, from the city to a crumbling castle to a fishing village. Can two middle schoolers save the day?
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written by Gwen
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The Boxcar Children: The Mystery of the Lost Mine
Gertrude Chandler Warner (1996) , 121 pages
Audience:
Primary (K-3rd grade)
Category:
Mystery
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It was a interesting book. I enjoyed it. It was like at the end there was a happy ending and it was just a little scary when you did not know what was going on.
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written by Jillian, Age 8
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Nancy Drew: The Clue in the Diary
Carolyn Keene (1962) , 202 pages
Audience:
Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category:
Mystery
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When Nancy Drew and two of her friends were driving home from a carnival they saw a beautiful white house and before they knew it baam! the house is on fire with stolen inventions and a stolen owner. Will Nancy Drew solve another mystery? Find out in this book.
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written by Katherine, Age 8
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Saxby Smart Private Detective in The Curse of the Ancient Mask and Other Case Files
Simon Cheshire (2009) , 169 pages
Audience:
Primary (K-3rd grade)
Category:
Beginning Chapter Books
Mystery
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Saxby Smart's office may be just an old garden shed, but he is a serious detective. So far, he has only investigated small crimes, but that is about to change. When Jasmine Winchester shows up at his door, Saxby is ready for some real action. What is the secret behind the "cursed" mask that Jasmine's father brought home from Japan? And how are his inventions being stolen? Saxby has only a week to find the answers before Jasmine's father loses his job. Can he do it? And can you solve it before Saxby? He will make sure you have all the clues you need, if you know where to look.
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written by Lisa
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Joey Fly, Private Eye, in Creepy Crawly Crime
Aaron Reynolds (2009) , 96 pages
Audience:
Primary (K-3rd grade)
Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category:
Graphic
Humor
Mystery
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Joey Fly Private Eye has seen some things. When crime hits bug city, Joey can be counted on to solve the case. But his world is turned upside down when Sammy Stingtail shows up and asks to be his assistant. Joey has never had an assistant, but he's willing to give it a try. When a beautiful butterfly strolls in, it's the perfect chance to try the kid out. Unfortunately, Sammy needs a lot of work. Joey has to watch him like a hawk and solve the mystery of the missing pencil box. After a series of dead ends, it looks like this one might get away from Joey. But all is not lost. After all, Joey still has a few tricks up his sleeve.
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written by Lisa
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The Unknowns
Benedict Carey (2009) , 272 pages
Audience:
Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category:
Adventure
Friendship
Mystery
Neighborhoods / Communities
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Misfit school friends Lady Di and Tom Jones live in Adjacent, a scummy trailer park located between the Folsom nuclear power plant and a garbage dump. People start disappearing and when their favorite math tutor Mrs. Clarke goes missing, they decide to try and find her. She has left them math puzzles and clues to solve in hidden underground tunnels under the plant and the huge mountain of garbage. Soon, a motley crew of kids from Adjacent are in on the search. What is really going on at the power plant, and can they solve the math puzzles in time to save Mrs. Clarke? A fun way to use your math skills to help solve the puzzle.
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written by Kristi
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The Boxcar Children: Winter Special
Gertrude Chandler Warner (2007) , 360 pages
Audience:
Primary (K-3rd grade)
Category:
Families
Mystery
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I just love this book because it tells a lot about the boxcar children. And it is a very cool book. You should read this book also because it is an adventure book too.
Kid review
written by Andrianna Apodaca, Age 10
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The Seven Keys of Balabad
Paul Haven (2009) , 271 pages
Audience:
Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category:
Adventure
Friendship
Mystery
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Oliver Finch is trying to adjust to life in Balabad, but it is nothing like he is used to in New York City, that's for sure! Homesick for his native land and bored with life in Balabad, Oliver spends most of his time with his friend, Zee and a used carpet salesman, who tells the boys the most incredible stories about Balabad's history. When a priceless ancient carpet goes missing and mysterious artifacts are being stolen from prominent families, suddenly life gets a little more interesting. And when the unthinkable happens, it is up to Zee and Oliver to solve the mystery of the Seven Keys of Balabad and the ancient buried treasure. But can they uncover the truth before it is too late?
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written by Sarah
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Happenstance Found: The Books of Umber
P. W. Catanese (2009) , 342 pages
Audience:
Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category:
Adventure
Fantasy
Mystery
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When the boy wakes up in a cave, he has no idea who he is. He has no memory of his past, or even of his own name. When three strangers wander in to rescue him, he is not sure if he should be grateful or afraid. It is impossible to stay wary around Lord Umber, and soon the boy has a new name and a new future. Happenstance travels with Umber and his friends across a world full of wonders. Happenstance discovers that he has some amazing skills. He can see in the dark, read any language and jump amazingly high. With the evil Occo on their tale, Happenstance will need all these skills and more if he is to save his new friends and live long enough to learn who he is.
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written by Lisa
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Scat
Carl Hiaasen (2009) , 369 pages
Audience:
Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category:
Animals
Environment / Ecology
Friendship
Mystery
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Realistic Fiction
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When his horrible biology teacher, Mrs. Starch, disappears after a field trip to the swamp, Nick is a little relieved. He is more intrigued though. What could have happened? He does not believe the story about a sick relative. Nick starts snooping. What he finds just leads to more questions. What does Smoke, the class rebel, have to do with the fire and Mrs. Starch's disappearance? Why is someone driving Mrs. Starch's car? Who is the stranger in his video tape of the field trip? Every answer just leads to more questions. When Nick finally starts finding the answers, he realizes the issue is far more important than Mrs. Starch and Nick. It is a matter of life and death.
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written by Lisa
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