Swiped

by Michele Martin Bossley

Overview

Would-be detectives Trevor, Nick and Robyn are hot on the trail of a sandwich thief when they learn that more than food has been going missing at school.

A valuable hockey book has been stolen from the library, and the kids worry that the librarian might lose her job if it isn't found. Who would steal a hockey book? Could it be Robyn's arch-nemesis and hockey enthusiast Clay? Or could it be Ms. Thorson, the Oiler fan teacher? The kids are determined to solve these mysteries even though their sleuthing efforts land them into trouble at every turn.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781554697274
Publisher:	Orca Book Publishers
Publication date:	09/01/2006
Series:	Orca Currents Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	687 KB
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Michele Martin Bossley is the author of numerous books for young people, including Jumper and Kicker in the Orca Sports series. A frequent speaker at writing conferences and schools, Michele divides her time between writing and parenting her four sons. She lives in Calgary.

Read an Excerpt

"Do you want Mrs. Pringle gone forever, her reputation tarnished? She'd never get another job if she's charged with theft. She'll end up with no money, no house, stuffing old newspapers into her boots to keep her feet warm in the winter!" Robyn's voice rose. She sniffed.

I rolled my eyes. "Robyn, get a grip! No one's talking about a crime, here."

"How did you know? Maybe someone took that book and tried to sell it," Robyn retorted.

"And how would a person sell something like that, Robyn? A garage sale?" I shook my head.

Editorial Reviews

Gr 6–8
For reluctant readers and those who are struggling with language, this book provides the perfect melding of text and content. The plot is fast moving and the content is delivered on a 3.0 reading level. Some middle-grade friends have taken it upon themselves to be investigators. Their school has been undergoing some thefts of late, with lunch swiping and valuable books missing from the library, and these students mean to get to the bottom of it. While solving the missing lunch mystery, the friends land in detention, which takes place in the library, and they are able to begin their second investigation. This part of the story does not really demonstrate being a responsible investigator. While one teacher cautions against vigilantism, the kids accuse a teacher, the librarian, and, finally, agree to pay $6K on an online auction in order to catch the perpetrator. Still, this is an entertaining and easy-to-read choice.
—Emily GarrettCopyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

School Library Journal

"Fast-paced, well-written book, written in a simple style for young readers. Recommended."

CM: Canadian Review of Materials

"Fast-paced, well-written book, written in a simple style for young readers. Recommended."

CM Magazine

"A great read for anyone but certain to catch the eye and interest of reluctant readers."

VOYA

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Canadian Book Review Annual