Book details
I So Don't Do Makeup (I So Don't Do... Series)
Description
SO HERE I am spending spring break in California with my best friend, Junie. Our chaperone is a teenager, like us. And soon Ill get to hang out with the coolest, cutest boy in the Southwest. Life is so good.Except I should tell you that Im not actually in San Diego for fun. Even though Im a normal person who likes normal stufffriends, clothes, the mallIm supposed to be solving a mystery, one that involves a rhino heist and a crazy chef. And I have to do it because my supercop mom is counting on me. Did I mention shes a ghost? A ghost who can makecontact with only one person. Me, Sherry Holmes Baldwin. My mom is flunking out of the Academy of Spirits, and if I dont help her, shell be banished to an afterlife for ghost failures.But . . . I so dont do mysteries.From the Hardcover edition.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
272 pages
Book in series
#4
Why to read
- Engaging Mystery: 'I So Don't Do Makeup' offers a fun and engaging mystery that keeps readers guessing. The plot is filled with twists and turns that are perfect for young readers who enjoy solving puzzles and uncovering secrets.
- Relatable Protagonist: The book features a relatable protagonist, Sherry (short for Sherlock) Holmes Baldwin, who navigates the challenges of middle school while dealing with the supernatural ability to communicate with ghosts, including her detective mother. Her adventures are both extraordinary and grounded in the realities of teenage life.
- Humor and Heart: Barrie Summy infuses the story with a good dose of humor and heart, making it a delightful read. The witty dialogue and humorous situations are balanced with moments of genuine emotion and growth, creating a story that resonates with readers of all ages.
- Series Continuity: As part of the 'I So Don't Do...' series, this book offers continuity for fans who have followed Sherry's adventures from the beginning. New readers can also jump in and enjoy the story, but the series aspect encourages reading as a sustained, enjoyable habit with characters they can grow to love over multiple books.