by
Caron Pescatore
Illustrated by
Amanda Neves
Ages 7+ | 136 Pages
9781958043097
Pesky Books 4Kidz
About the book...
Phoebe loves anything that involves brainstorming, like jigsaw puzzles, riddles, and word searches. Her lifelong dream is to solve mysteries like her detective father—or ND, her favorite girl detective. So when a friend’s prized autographed book disappears, Phoebe immediately offers to take on the case.
Enlisting the help of her BFF, Phoebe gets to work searching for clues, interviewing witnesses, and compiling a list of suspects. But when the evidence implicates a friend, she realizes being a detective isn’t all fun and games. Phoebe must find concrete evidence before she points the finger. Can she do it, or will the book bandit get away with the dastardly deed?
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This is the perfect introduction for younger readers to the mystery genre. It's gives them a diverse group of friends to find themselves in, relatable characters with issues that are real world and common place, a mystery to solve that isn't over the top, and probable solutions that could once again real world happen. It's like a kiddo version of a detective's handbook without all the rules and regulations to bog their imagination fest down quite yet...and being the start of a new series, that means more adventures to come! But I digress...
I loved how Phoebe takes us step by step through the mystery being worked on. She, along with her friends, uncover the clues and determine their significance, discover potential suspects, follow up on those leads, and break down the solution to the case by book's end...all while making us desperately hungry for some ice cream! You get the chance to figure out the motive and mastermind as the story unfolds, giving readers of all ages the chance to flex their mental muscles and show what they're made of. The things the kiddos get up to are none too dangerous, making it a safe read for youngsters taking a step out on their own in the reading world, and letting the adults in their lives rest easy that shenanigans won't follow up as an act two that kids will try to act out. The "worst" result from reading this one...a desire to indulge in more mysteries, or an investigation of their own into the world of law enforcement. Hey, you're never too young to start figuring out where your interests lie!
A great read for kiddos looking to branch out on their own, or perhaps wanting to take over story time with something fun, something interesting, something adventurous! Can't wait to see what's in store for this group next story round!
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About the author...
Caron Pescatore was born in the United Kingdom. She spent her childhood in Jamaica before migrating to the United States. After practicing as a registered nurse for several years, she entered law school, getting her J.D. in 2001. She worked as an attorney for years before leaving the profession to become a stay-at-home mom—her most challenging career to date. Ms. Pescatore recently returned to law and now works for Legal Aid. Her favorite pastimes are reading, writing, and watching true-crime shows. At present, Ms. Pescatore lives in Florida with her husband and children.
For more information, visit https://caronpescatore.com/.
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~~~ GIVEAWAY ~~~
Enter for a chance to win a paperback copy of The Book Bandit, autographed by Caron Pescatore.
Four (4) winners receive:
- A signed paperback copy of A Phoebe Chen Mystery: The Book Bandit
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Special thanks to Bianca at The Children's Book Review for the chance to bring this tour to you and for the ecopy for review. (THANKS!) This post is sponsored by Caron Pescatore. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal view. For more information on this title, the author, the publisher, this tour, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. Be sure to check out the rest of the stops on the tour for more bookish fun!
TOUR SCHEDULE
Monday, April 10, 2023
The Book Bandit Tour Kick Off
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
A book review of The Book Bandit
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
A book review of The Book Bandit
Thursday, April 13, 2023
A book review of The Book Bandit
Friday, April 14, 2023
A book review of The Book Bandit
Monday, April 17, 2023
A book review of The Book Bandit
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
A book review of The Book Bandit
Wednesday April 19, 2023
A book review of The Book Bandit
Thursday, April 20, 2023
A book review of The Book Bandit
Friday, April 21, 2023
A book activity paired with The Book Bandit
Monday, April 24, 2023
A book review of The Book Bandit
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
A book giveaway of The Book Bandit
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
A book review of The Book Bandit
Thursday, April 27, 2023
A book review of The Book Bandit
Friday, April 28, 2023
Author interview with Caron Pescatore
Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!
Thank you so much for the lovely review!!
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