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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Children's and Teen: 6 - 8 years old


Cover art for THE CASE OF THE DIAMOND DOG COLLAR
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2011

"This little gem will be just right for grade-school detectives and budding politicians alike. (Mystery. 7-11)"
The vivacious daughters of the President of the United States, Cammie and her younger sister Tessa, are back at their sleuthing best in this follow up to The Case of the Rock 'n' Roll Dog (2010). Read full book review >
Cover art for THE LEMON TREE CAPER / <i>LA INTRIGA DEL LIMONERO</i>
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2011

"This brisk novella in English and Spanish offers two nifty whodunits for young mystery lovers. (Mystery. 7-10)"
Missing fish? Read full book review >
Cover art for GHOST DIAMOND!
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2011
by Michael Broad, illustrated by Michael Broad

"Watch out Cam Jansen, there's a new sleuth in town. (Mystery. 7-10)"
Secret Agent Amelia Kidd has saved the world loads of times. Read full book review >
Cover art for SPACEHEADZ
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 20, 2011
by Jon Scieszka, illustrated by Shane Prigmore

"Fans will be in heaven, especially at the certainty of further installments. (Humorous science fiction. 7-10)"
Alien Spaceheadz approach their goal of recruiting 3.14 million + one Earthling SPHDZ…can they save Earth!? Read full book review >
Cover art for THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING EVERYTHING
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 20, 2011

"Fans will cheer more mystery and mayhem at Mary Todd Lincoln Middle School. (Mystery. 8-12)"
Now an eighth grader, aspiring detective Bethesda Fielding reprises her semi-successful sleuthing in The Secret Life of Ms. Finkleman (2010) to tackle Mary Todd Lincoln Middle School's latest mystery. Read full book review >
Cover art for MELONHEAD AND THE UNDERCOVER OPERATION
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 13, 2011
by Katy Kelly, illustrated by Gillian Johnson

"As they learn to take responsibility for their mini-fiascoes, Melonhead and Sam deliver sniggers galore in this sweet and funky confection. (Mystery. 8-11)"
Melonhead and his buddy Sam deliver their third goofball romp when they go undercover to catch one of the FBI's Most Wanted. Read full book review >