Book details
Ava & Carol Detective Agency: The Crown Jewels Mystery
Description
What could be more thrilling than solving a hundred-year crime? Ava and Carol enter a contest where the stakes are high. Find the famed Irish Crown Jewels and win a $10,000 prize. If anyone can locate these priceless treasures, it's Ava and Carol, middle school super sleuths extraordinaire.The girls, along with their friend Derik, embark on an adventure to solve the mystery of the missing jewels. If they win, they agree to use the reward money to help a mother with a physically challenged child get a much-needed surgery.Ava and Carol uncover secrets hidden within historical landmarks. Join the girls as they trek across Concord and Lexington, Massachusetts and compete with other contestants, some of whom have nefarious intentions.One mystery soon leads to another, forcing Ava, Carol, and Derik to use every detective skill they possess to crack the clues, and stay ahead of the competition.If your child likes learning about history, and solving puzzles, this fun, fast-paced mystery will surely delight them.The Crown Jewels Mystery is the sixth book in the Ava & Carol Detective Agency series. Buy it today to join Ava and Carol in this thrilling historical fiction mystery!
Age
7-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
126 pages
Book in series
#3
Why to read
- Engaging Plot: 'Ava & Carol Detective Agency: The Crown Jewels Mystery' offers an exciting and engaging plot that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The mystery surrounding the Crown Jewels is intriguing and encourages readers to piece together clues alongside the protagonists.
- Strong Female Characters: The book features Ava and Carol, two intelligent and resourceful young detectives, as the main characters. Their adventures can inspire and empower young readers, particularly girls, to be confident and pursue their interests in problem-solving and detective work.
- Educational Value: As the characters investigate the mystery, readers are exposed to historical facts and cultural information about the Crown Jewels and British history. This educational aspect can spark a deeper interest in history and research among young readers.
- Develops Critical Thinking: The mystery genre naturally promotes critical thinking and deductive reasoning. Following Ava and Carol as they analyze clues and make connections can help readers develop their own problem-solving skills and attention to detail.