Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray

 

Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am a fan of Detective Dylan! He's a super sleuth who uses clues and his notebook to find the culprit and solve the mystery. He's at camp with his family and friends and a trophy for the Camp Leaf Games goes missing. Dylan is determined to find who stole the trophy so that it can be returned and the games will be played.

This is a great book with very short chapters. It would be great for those 8-12 to read independently or for any age to read aloud. The end of the book has different words that might be new or difficult along with their definitions. I highly recommend this book!

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Amese of Animalis (The Borosa Legacy Book 1) by MJ Murray

 

Amese of Animalis by M.J. Murray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Amese has some big shoes to fill and she's not sure that she really wants to take on the responsibility. The orchid bees have given her a series of assignments or trainings that she needs to complete in order to become the next potentate. Amese has to make some critical decisions as she goes through these trainings.

This was a very enjoyable book and I look forward to more in this series. Check out the beautiful cover of this book as well! I love the vibrant images and colors!!

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Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book) by MJ Murray

 

Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a very enjoyable book! Young readers who are learning to read in small chapters will love this story about Dylan and his little sister Emily. They are going to baseball practice and when they arrive, their coach explains that all the bases have been stolen. Dylan thought to grab his Youth Sleuth kit prior to leaving home so he and Emily are on the lookout for the stolen bases. They come across various groups of people in the park before finally locating the missing bases.

A super fun, adventurous book that features Theodore, who is Dylan and Emily's dog. He's also a part of their sleuthing team! It's short enough to keep the attention of an emerging reader and would also make a great bedtime story!

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Detective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray

 

Detective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail: A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series by MJ Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Detective Dylan is super excited when his new detective kit comes in the mail. His sister is also excited but told to stay far away from his kit, as it cost him 8 weeks worth of allowance! When the neighbor lady can’t seem to locate her missing mail, including pictures of her grandkids, Dylan and his faithful sister assistant jump into action. They interview the neighbors, collect fingerprints, and keep notes in their notebook. When a set of symbols occur in the mud, they have a big clue and they are eventually able to solve the mystery of the missing mail.

This was a great book that includes some slightly bigger words that some kids may not know. There is a section at the end of the book that goes over these words. A great vocabulary builder for the eager reader! I’m looking forward to the next book to come out, expected in 2024!!


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