Trapped in Death Cave by: Bill Wallace
Reading level: 4.1
Points: 5.0
This is a mystery book about two boys and there families that go camping
and on of the boys had to tell the other about his grandpa's death. His
grandpa that died used to go camping in there cabins every summer. The
two of them think that he did not die of old age but of a murder. So the
two of them set off to find clues about who had killed his grandpa. If
you read this book you will find out who had killed his grandpa and all
of the mysteries that go on in this book.
I would give this book ***** stars
By: Jami D.
Sammy Keyes and the Hollywood Mummy by Weldin Van Draanen
Reading Level: 4.3
Points: 7
Sammy Keyes is about a twelve- year old girl named Samantha, but everyone calls her Sammy. Sammy's mom leaves her at her grandma's retirement home and runs off to Hollywood to become an actor. She promises she'll be back soon. Sammy and Marrissa sneak on a bus to Hollywood. When they arrive Sammy's mother is furious! She says her building won't allow them. She sneaks them in and tells them to say they are her nephews. She also tells Sammy that her boss Max has asked her to marry her! That night Sammy's mom's competing actress is murdered. Everybody thinks she took sleeping pills. Is this how she really died? Who killed her? Find out and read Sammy Keye and the Hollywood Mummy Sammy Keyes... is a fast read if you like mystery books. If you like this book you will probably like the rest of the series.
I rate this book ***** 5 stars
Sridevi N.
Shadowmaker
by Joan Lowery Nixon
Points:8
Reading Level: 5.9
Genre: Mystery
Shadowmaker is an exciting book about Katie Gillian and her mother who have moved to a small town in Texas. They moved because Katie's mom, aka a famous reporter, is writing a novel. Katie and her mother imagine this town a quiet and peaceful place. But boy were they wrong! Two bodies are found in the woods, one of which is Katie's friend. Why does Katie think she is seeing dark figures outside of her uncle's house? Are they the same people who broke into her house? If so, why is Katie's house empty? Meanwhile, Katie’s mother gets a case about toxic waste. Could Katie and Katie's mom's case be related?
I rate this book 4 stars ****
Sri N
Murdered My Sweet
by Joan Lowery Nixon
Points: 7
Reading Level: 5.6
Genre: Mystery
Murdered My Sweet is about Jenny and her mom attending her cousin's birthday. At the party Arnold Harmony who is Jenny’s mom's cousin will read his will. Just before it is read Arnold Harmony's son Porter is found dead-or murdered? Jenny's mom Madeline Jake's a famous mystery author is on the case wit h the detective. While taking a picture outside of the hotel someone deliberately pushes a pot of flowers on Jenny and Madeline's head! Worst, someone locked Jenny out on her own balcony at the hotel they are staying at.
Who is this masked murderer?
I rate this book 4 stars ****
Sri N.
Things Not Seen
by: Andrew Clements
Reading Level: 4.5
Points: 9.0
MYSTERY
Fifteen year old Bobby Phillips one day wakes up and finds out he is invisible. After a while he decides to sneak out to go to the library. At the library, he meets Alicia Van Dorn. He talks to her and tries to figure out how he is invisible. Their dads both work at the University and they try to figure it out scientifically. After calling a lot of people, he finds a house where their daughter all of a sudden one day "left". This is a really interesting book about how Bobby solves a dilemma.
Aaron S. *****
The Weekend was Murder
by Joan Lowery Nixon
Points: 5
Reading Level: 5
Genre: Mystery
Liz and Tina work at the Ridley Hotel and are participating in the mystery weekend. It is planned that the dead body would be found in room 1927. Liz has a part to run out of the door screaming that there is a dead body in room 1927. At rehearsal she comes down yelling, this time to say there really is a dead body in the room! At first no-one believes her, but Liz convinces them that there really is a body! Can Liz connect clues from the fake mystery to the real one? Find out and read The Weekend Was Murder.
I rate this book 5 stars! *****
Sri N.
The Kidnapping of Christina Lattimore
by: Joan Lower Nixon
Points: 9
Reading Level: 6.5
Genre: Mystery
When Christina Lattimore sets out for a friendly visit to her best friend's house Lorna, she is kidnapped! Why? Her abductors keep her in a chilly secluded basement for ransom. They make her sign a note to her rich grandmother. After her abductor's are caught they blame it on Christina! Saying that it was her plan and so they slip away from the crime. Meanwhile, her family doesn't believe that she didn't plan her own kidnapping! Christina takes it upon herself to find out who the other person involved in this scheme was! How far will Christina go to prove her innocence?
I reate this book 4 stars ****
by: Sri N.
The House On The Gulf
By: Margaret Peterson Haddix
Reading Level: 4.9
Reading Points: 8.0
MYSTERY
This book is about Britt and Bran whose mom is divorced. Their mom's
parents disowned her when she was young. Bran gets a house-sitting
job for Mr. and Mrs. Marquis. They stay there and Britt notices Bran
is acting different then usual. She starts snooping around and finds
Bran's keys to his closet. Soon she figures out that this is the
house that mom's parents live in. Or is it?
Aaron S. *****
Double Identity
By: Margaret Peterson Haddix
Point Value: 8
Reading Level: 5.0
Genre: Mystery
Bethany is just about to turn 13 when her parents start acting weird. Her mother is always crying. Then one day Bethany is dropped off at an aunt's house she didn't even know about. Her dad says he is going to find help for Bethany's mom, but Bethany doesn't think so. Bethany over hears her aunt and dad saying things about Elizabeth. On top of all of this, Bethany goes to the Y and people just stare at her. Will Bethany find out what is going on?
Read Double Identity to find out. This book is a one you will never be able to put down.
Sri N.
I rate this book 5 stars *****
The Abduction!
by: Gordon Korman
Reading Level: 5.1
Point Value: 4.0
Genre: Mystery
After all that has happened in the last year, Meg and Adien are
returning to their normal lives. But that all changes when Meg and
Adien are walking home from school. Someone pulls Meg into a van and
drives off. Adien, too shocked to say anything, is the only one who saw
the kidnapping. To make matters worse, the kidnappers are asking for 2
million dollars as a ransom! Will The Falconers be able to cough up the cash or will Meg never come home again?
Read The Abduction! I rate this book 4 stars ****
By Sri N.
So B It
by: Sarah Weeks
Reading Level: 5.0
Points: 6
Genre: Realistic
Heidi and her mother were found in the hallway of an apartment almost 13 years ago. At least that's what Bernie says. Bernie is Heidi's neighbor and helps Heidi and her mother. Heidi's mother being mentally disabled could not raise Heidi. Bernie however comes to the rescue to help. Lately, her mother has been saying her favorite word more often 'soof'. Heidi always wonders what “soof” means but never really got into detail about it. Finally, one day, Heidi is cleaning a drawer when she comes across a old roll of film. Heidi has them developed and is shocked to see what she does. So in search to learn about her mothers past, Heidi sets off from Nevada to Liberty, New York. Will Heidi be able to find more information about her mother or not?
I rate this book 3 stars ***
Sri N.
How To Disappear Completely and Never Be Found
Points: 9.0
Level: 4.6
Genre: Mystery
This book is about Margaret and her sister Sophie and their quest to
find out about their father’s mysterious death through learning about
an abandoned mansion. When Margaret finds a Gold swimming medal she
knows there's a connection. So she goes back to the house and learns
about a weird neighbor of the mansion. It's a kid named Boyd who
collects Ratt comics which mysteriously appear at his local library's
door. So when they put some of the comics together they both find out
that Ratt is Margarets dad's brother. So they set out to find uncle
Ratt. Read the story it is very good.
I give this book *****.
Aaron S.