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Book reviews for mystery, adventures & pirates

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    Mojo

    Slick but lopsided tale of teen trying to solve a murder.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Hold Fast

    Touching story of resourceful girl solving a family mystery.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Blue Balliett
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Code: Virals, Book 3

    Tory and friends fight serial killer in thrilling sequel.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Kathy Reichs, Brendan Reichs
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    The Boxcar Children series

    Engaging classic mystery series great for beginning readers.
    AGE
    7
     
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    By Gertrude Chandler Warner
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Seconds Away

    Teen thriller sequel lacks punch of previous volume.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Harlan Coben
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    "Who Could That Be at This Hour?": All the Wrong Questions, Book 1

    All the charm, menace, and wordplay of A Series of Unfortunate Events but in a noir setting, with Snicket as a boy solving the mystery.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Lemony Snicket
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Tokyo Heist

    Well-crafted mystery adventure with many surprises, interesting characters, and two smart, creative teen girls on the case.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Diana Renn
    (Book, 2012)
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    Seizure: Virals, Book 2

    Kids search for pirate treasure in adventurous sequel.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Kathy Reichs
    (Book, 2012)
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    Shelter

    Fast-paced YA thriller from "suburban noir" pro.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Harlan Coben
    (Book, 2012)