Did you know Sherlock Holmes had a much younger sister who also had his sleuthing skills? Fourteen-year-old Enola Holmes must solve the mystery of her mother's sudden disappearance. In the process, she gets swept up into another mystery and begins a life of adventure in London. If you enjoy this book, be sure to read the rest of the series. The Case of the Left-handed Lady is next.

Reviewed by: msp

Date read: 8/26/2010

ISBN-10: 0399243046

ISBN-13: 9780399243042

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When your mom is President of the United States, you have to live in the White House. This can be very difficult with a big dog that likes to cause trouble. Cammie and Tessa start out playing detective to find a missing Marine band baton and then a missing phone almost becomes an international incident. They question some unusual suspects and eventually solve the mystery. This is the first book in the First Kids Mystery series.

Reviewed by: rn

Date read: 3/18/2011

ISBN-10: 0823422674

ISBN-13: 9780823422678

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What do you think about coincidences? Can they lead to connections, which lead to unexpected results? What if you are studying the artist, Vermeer, at school, and find that there's a mystery about how many paintings he really painted? And, a Vermeer painting is stolen on its way to the Art Institute? And you find a mysterious letter from an art thief on a neighbor's lawn? And then, your teacher begins acting very strangely? Are these all connected? This is what happens to Petra and Calder. They find several mysteries in Chasing Vermeer.

Similar books: The Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg; The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/13/2009

ISBN-10: 0439372976

ISBN-13: 9780439799270

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Christina, and her sister, are going to stay with their grandmother for the summer, but when Christina's grandmother becomes sick, she must go stay with her grumpy Uncle Ralph. Christina is miserable living with her Uncle Ralph in the isolated, spooky mansion, where he is house-sitting for the summer. Things begin to change when she sees a ghost figure of a small boy for a split second. Convinced that he is a ghost, Christina decides to find out why he is inhabiting the house. Christina discovers that 30 years ago, a boy, and his parents, were murdered. Christina tries to find out if the ghost she saw is the boy who was murdered. She convinces her Uncle to help her, after he encounters a chilling presence lurking in the attic. Once Christina, and her Uncle, begin to solve this mystery together, they to learn to like each other.

Similar books: Something Upstairs by Avi; Rosemary's Witch by Ann Turner and The Ghosts of Mercy Manor by Betty Ren Wright

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/13/2009

ISBN-10: 0823421716

ISBN-13: 9780823421718

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Claire leaves the big city for a small town with her parents, who open an organic bakery. The bakery is an immediate success, and Claire and her dog Bongo find lots to explore, and even a friend to explore with. But Mom and Dad seem to be arguing more than ever. When Mom leaves with a stranger, Dad stops baking and eating. Claire and her friend Jet start baking to get Dad back on his feet. Then Claire decides she needs to find her Mom. Jet and Bongo travel with Claire to the city. Where is Mom? Who is that creepy stranger she left with? Don't miss the recipes in the back ' Super Pizza Power Patties and more!

Reviewed by: donna

Date read: 11/22/2011

ISBN-13: 9781554532865

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