The Nighttime Cabin Thief: A Mystery about Light

by Lynda Beauregard, Der-shing Helmer (Illustrator)

Overview

A thief is on the prowl at Camp Dakota! The campers can't find their favorite things—and they're starting to accuse each other of stealing. The kids set out to find the culprit—but the truth behind the missing stuff may be stranger than anyone expected. Can the campers track down the Cabin Thief? Or will they turn on each other first?

Look in the back of the book for experiments and more to help you become a science detective too!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781512451528
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	05/07/2024
Series:	Summer Camp Science Mysteries
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	48
File size:	7 MB
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Der-shing Helmer is a high school biology teacher who originally went to college to learn about reptiles. After she graduated she decided to try teaching instead. In her spare time she likes to write and draw comics and read a variety of books!

Editorial Reviews

"Positioning science in real-life situations... is a strong point of this series." —Library Media Connection

From the Publisher

Gr 3–6—These books are a fun way to teach basic science, and they are particularly good for readers who struggle with gleaning information from wordy textbooks. In the first title, twins Alex and Angie lose some of their enthusiasm for Camp Dakota when they arrive to find it hidden behind a thick veil of fog. Along with some new friends, they discover that there is a mystery to be solved. A series of science-related clues leads them to discover the truth about the Fog Zombie. Basic science principles are scattered throughout the story, supported by bubbles of information to give further explanation. The kids learn about the buoyancy of salt water, evaporation and condensation, and more. The same gang is back in Cabin Thief. Obnoxious Carly is accusing one of the other campers of stealing an important medal from her cabin. As other things start disappearing, the kids are determined to find the culprit. Once again, scientific know-how helps solve the case (along with an awesome art project). A counselor cleverly teaches the kids about light refraction by sharing a Native American legend. They also learn about reflections and mirrors as well as shadows. Imagine a Scooby-Doo episode with Velma in charge and you get the feel for this brainy way to solve a mystery. Bonuses at the end of each volume include simple science experiments and a synopsis of the principles related to the mystery.—Carol Hirsche, Provo City Library, UT

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