Mystery

Mystery Book Reviews  The ABC Murders By Agatha Christie Genre: Mystery Age Range: 13 and up The ABC Murders is a thrilling mystery written by Agatha Christie. It is narrated by Arthur Hastings, partner of a well-known detective Hercule Poirot. The setting is in France, but the detectives travel all around Europe in this story. When Poirot receives a letter of a man signed "ABC," taunting that he will murder someone, Poirot believes ABC isn't kidding around. He was right, and it lead to a series of murders and taunting letters. The ABC Murderer leaves a signature at each scene of the crime by leaving an "ABC Railway Guide." The most interesting things about the murderer is that they murder their victim in alphabetical order. I think this book should be read if you like a surprise and a great mystery. However, if you don't like foreign languages, this book isn't for you. French phrases often occur, with and without translation. Though difficult to understand at first, it can put you on the edge of your seat.

 Double Identity By Margaret Peterson Haddix Age Range: 12 and Up

Double Identity is a fantastic thrilling mystery about a family’s secretive past. This story starts off while Bethany and her parents are in their family car after driving for hours on end. Bethany tries to find out where they are going, but her father won’t answer her, and her mother won’t stop bawling. It’s no surprise though, since they have been like this for months. Suddenly, her father stopped the car in front of a house that Bethany has never been to before. Her father then gets out of the car, knocks on the door, and gets Bethany’s suitcase out of the trunk. An old woman answers the door; she and Bethany’s father talk in secret for a while, and then Bethany’s father informs Bethany that she will have to stay with this woman for an unknown amount of time. Before Bethany can reply, however, he gets in the car, and drives off with Bethany’s mother. Bethany then has to figure out where she is, who the woman she has to stay with is, and why her parents left her. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes a good mystery. I loved how the author kept you at the same pace as Bethany all the way throughout the story. I give Double Identity a 10 out of 10, since it’s a great mystery that everyone would love.

Down the Rabbit Hole By: Peter Abrahams

The book "Down the Rabbit Hole" is a great book that keeps you turning pages all night. This is a book that is full of fun mysteries as well as typical teenage problems. Thirteen year-old Ingrid Levin-Hill lives at 99 Maple Lane in Echo Falls- Home of a thousand secrets. As she is faced with every day problems, she also finds herself following the foot steps of her favorite detective, Sherlock Holmes. Ingrid uses many of his techniques to finally solve the mystery. Along the way, she also grows closer to her family and friends. This is a great story that I would definitely recommend to middle school students. What I like about this book are the mysteries. It is full of suspense and keeps me turning pages.

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