The Case of the Dirty Clue (Third-Grade Detectives)
Grade 2-4-In this series entry, mystery lovers are invited to discover and unravel clues along with Noelle and the other Third-Grade Detectives. When Misty's new bike is run over by a car, the sleuths launch into action. They gather the facts and then ask for help from their teacher, who provides clues through secret messages that must be decoded. After examining the evidence and doing a bit of legwork, they solve the crime. Full-page, black-and-white sketches appear throughout. With believable characters and a fast-paced plot, this book is a good choice for students who are ready to leave easy-readers behind, but are not quite prepared for longer books.Andrea Tarr, Corona Public Library, CACopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.