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Book reviews for mystery

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    Curse of the Night Wolf: Barnaby Grimes, Book 1
    Fun series start, but too violent for target age.
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    8
     
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    By Paul Stewart
    (Book, 2008)
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    The 39 Clues Series
    Exciting mystery, heavily merchandised.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Gordon Korman, Peter Lerangis, Rick Riordan, Jude Watson
    (Book, 2008)
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    Billy Bones: Tales from the Secrets Closet
    Playfully spooky, cool, and full of imagination.
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    9
     
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    By Christopher Lincoln
    (Book, 2008)
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    The Postcard
    Unlikely but pleasant mystery with noir overtones.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Tony Abbott
    (Book, 2008)
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    Black Rabbit Summer
    British murder mystery is full of adult content.
    AGE
    16
     
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    By Kevin Brooks
    (Book, 2008)
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    The Gollywhopper Games
    Suspenseful, high-stakes contest of puzzles.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Jody Feldman
    (Book, 2008)
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    Madapple
    Disturbing mystery tale with many mature themes.
    AGE
    15
     
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    By Christina Meldrum
    (Book, 2008)
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    The Mysterious Cheese Thief: Geronimo Stilton #31
    Mouse-authored series engages young readers.
    AGE
    7
     
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    By Geronimo Stilton
    (Book, 2008)
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    The Calder Game
    Third in the series is the weakest of all.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Blue Balliett
    (Book, 2008)
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    The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey
    Positive lessons, but more danger than 1st book.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Trenton Lee Stewart
    (Book, 2008)
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    Eleven
    Poignant tale of dyslexic seeking his past.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Patricia Reilly Giff
    (Book, 2008)
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    The London Eye Mystery
    Gripping mystery told by kid with Asperger's.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Siobhan Dowd
    (Book, 2008)
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    The Witches of Worm

    Newbery Honor-ed tale not for scaredy cats.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Zilpha Keatley Snyder
    (Book, 2008)
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    The Mysterious Edge of the Heroic World
    Brilliant writing for brilliant kids.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By E. L. Konigsburg
    (Book, 2008)
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    The Mysterious Benedict Society

    In the vein of Lemony Snicket, this unusual book follows four orphans as they try to thwart a villain.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Trenton Lee Stewart
    (Book, 2007)
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    The Egypt Game
    Newbery Honor book is a fun mystery romp.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Zilpha Keatley Snyder
    (Book, 2007)
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    The Name of This Book Is Secret
    Mild mystery tries too hard to be Lemony Snicket.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Pseudonymous Bosch
    (Book, 2007)
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    Nancy Drew, Girl Detective #8: Global Warning
    Great art, but graphic novel lacks thrills.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Stefan Petrucha
    (Book, 2007)
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    The Hidden Staircase: Nancy Drew Mystery Stories No. 2
    Predictable yet appealing Nancy Drew classic.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Carolyn Keene
    (Book, 2007)
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    View from the Cherry Tree
    Exciting but flawed murder mystery for tweens.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Willo Davis Roberts
    (Book, 2006)
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    The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn
    Historical details add depth to gripping mystery.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Dorothy Hoobler, Thomas Hoobler
    (Book, 2006)
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    Half-Moon Investigations
    Clever detective fiction for middle-graders.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Eoin Colfer
    (Book, 2006)
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    The Wright 3
    Clever kids save historic house in tepid sequel.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Blue Balliett
    (Book, 2006)
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    Down the Rabbit Hole
    Teen puts herself in danger to solve crime.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Peter Abrahams
    (Book, 2005)
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    The Last Treasure
    A ghost, a family mystery, and treasure.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Janet S. Anderson
    (Book, 2004)