Book details
Case Closed #3: Haunting at the Hotel
Description
Pick-your-own-path and puzzle-packed mystery collide in the third book in Lauren Magaziner's hilarious and interactive middle grade series. In the Case Closed books, the reader helps Carlos and his friends hunt ghosts at a haunted hotel.In this wildly entertaining adventure, YOU pick which suspects to interview, which questions to ask, and which clues to follow. You pick the path-you crack the case!Carlos Serrano is now officially an apprentice detective at Las Pistas Detective Agency. He finally earned his mom's trust, but his next case will be his most difficult one yet. Guests at a creepy mountain hotel are complaining of weird disturbances, threatening messages, and hair-raising howls!Carlos, along with his best friend, Eliza, and her wacky little brother, Frank, arrive on the scene to investigate a . . . ghost? What secrets is this haunted hotel hiding? With tricky puzzles, ghoulish secrets, ectoplasmic enemies, and dozens of impossible choices, these junior detectives need your sleuthing skills!Can you help Carlos and his friends unravel the mystery before it's too late? Or will it be case closed?Middle grade readers will enjoy all four books in this favorite series: Mystery in the Mansion (#1), Stolen from the Studio (#2), Haunting at the Hotel (#3), and Danger on the Dig (#4)!
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
512 pages
Book in series
#3
Why to read
- Engaging Mystery: 'Case Closed #3: Haunting at the Hotel' offers readers an intriguing and captivating mystery that will keep them guessing until the very end. The interactive nature of the story allows readers to become detectives themselves, piecing together clues and solving puzzles alongside the characters.
- Interactive Experience: This book is part of an interactive series where the reader's choices can affect the outcome of the story. It's a fun and engaging way to get involved in the narrative, making it a unique reading experience that stands out from traditional novels.
- Develops Problem-Solving Skills: As readers work through the clues and challenges presented in the book, they have the opportunity to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. It's a great way to exercise the mind while enjoying a thrilling story.
- Entertaining Characters: Lauren Magaziner creates a cast of memorable and relatable characters that readers will love to follow. Their distinct personalities and the dynamics between them add depth to the story, making it not just a mystery to solve, but also a tale of friendship and teamwork.