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The Body on the Beach

The Body on the Beach

Published in
2023
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Description

In Crabtree, Michigan, winter can be murder. Thirteen-year-old girl detective Kat Dylan and her little brother, Alec, are back! Even after cracking the case of the century, Kat and Alec are still stuck in Crabtree, and suffering through a long, cold winter. When a middle school mean girl approaches her with a problem, Kat can’t imagine it’s worth her time—or that there’s a chance it will lead to the next big mystery. But then Gabby becomes the focus of the local police, especially Kat’s Grandpa Nick. Before Kat can get to the bottom of things, she finds Gabby dead. As Kat and Alec try to solve the murder, they find themselves at odds with kidnappers and killers, private eyes and cops, and more than a few kids and adults who would just like them to go away.
Age
8-13
Text complexity
proficient
Length
378 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Engaging plot that keeps you guessing
  • Relatable characters that readers will root for
  • Beautifully described settings that transport you to the seaside
  • Themes of friendship and perseverance that resonate with readers