sleuth or dare Partners in Crime
by Kim Harrington
Scholastic 2012
. . . is the latest book I've read.
I obtained this book from the Kellogg's Family Rewards Program.
Both girls are smart, but Darcy and Norah are different as salt and pepper. Darcy dresses in black and purple, lives and breathes the internet and computers and gets in trouble on a regular basis. Norah is a goody-goody and loves to help people. They have to create a fake business for a school project, but they don't want to do the ordinary like dog walking or pet sitting. They decide to set up a website for their fake business - a detective agency called Partners in Crime.
To their surprise, their fake agency gets an email about a real case. Someone wants them to find their twin sister. They jump on the chance to solve a real mystery. Along the way, they get threats from someone who doesn't want them to solve the case. But, that only makes them more determined.
If you like mysteries, this is a fun read of only 29,944 words that I think kids will enjoy reading.
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Posted by Janet Smart on Creative Writing in the Blackberry Patch.
I remember reading this and loving both the story and the characters. :)
ReplyDelete~Akoss
Yes, the characters do grow on you. I'm anxious to read the others in the series.
DeleteI haven't read these but know of one other MMGMer who told about them and enjoyed them.
ReplyDeleteHi Barbara. Thanks for popping over and commenting.
DeleteI read this one! I always like finding good MG mysteries.
ReplyDeleteI like mysteries, too, Andrea. I wish I could write them.
DeleteYour review makes me want to read the book. It sounds intriguing.
ReplyDeleteHi Donna. Yes, it is a fun read.
DeleteI read this one and enjoyed it! I love mysteries and the idea of their detective agency made me very intrigued. It was fun to crack the case with them. :) Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDelete~Jess
I found myself trying to crack the case, too.
DeleteI never heard of the Kellog's Rewards program. Thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome. I hope you'll be able to take advantage of it.
DeleteThese characters sound appealing!
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