The Mystery of the Golden Elephant by Paul Moxham
In this story the kids are involved with the theft of a golden elephant figurine. The old woman cherishes this from her now dead husband.
The kids listen and figure out a few things that something isn't right with her story and help the police solve the case...
The Mystery of the Red Balloon by Paul Moxham
This story is about the kids and they find a balloon with writing and three words written in white.
They figure out what it means and then go find the location. They are a bit late and find another balloon and they figure out that location after a few missteps....
Interesting how the balloon is used.
The Mystery of the Howling Dog by Paul Moxham
This detailed story is about why the dog is howling and nobody can figure out who the dog belongs to.
They do figure it out by the clues and they are held but are able to piece together more clues to solve the mystery.
This story I found scary as it involves a man who is out of prison.
He had once stolen money and is out to go find it the kids figure out by the clues.
They find it before the man and run all over town and with the snow they are able to follow his footsteps into town and
the meeting he has planned just in time for the cops to capture him again....
and set in series format:
The Mystery Series Short Storeis 9 - 12 by Paul Moxham
Mystery of the Burning Plane by Paul Moxham
In this mystery the children at home see a plane and it crashed into the ground. They watch a few men leave the scene and try to follow them to find out why they crashed it.
They soon learn there is more to the story as they are now avoiding the men.
They are able to put the clues together to help the cops solve this one.
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Mystery of the Russian Spy by Paul Moxham
In this one the cops have told them of a Russian that is on the loose. The kids follow who they think might be who the cops are talking about.
Clues add up to help solve this one. Kids are kidnapped and taken to Heron Island where they gather more clues to help solve the mystery.
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Mystery of the Perfect Thief by Paul Moxham
This one the kids accidentally figure out who is taking shiny jewelry from people around town.
They never see a person and the clue that helps Amy solve this one happens when they are having a picnic.
Good eyes! Not familiar myself with the culprit as this was written in England but wow what a story. Kept my interest til the end.
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Mystery of the Underwater Car by Paul Moxham
The kids are just biking around when they see a van and hear noises inside. They are able to discover a man with handcuffs in a car in the back of the van.
Will was able to get the men out of the way by leading them away from the scene on his way to notify the cops.
The other 3 kids get into the van and talk to the inventor of the car to find out it's features. They are all brought to a house and locked in.
They soon discover things to help in getting away and they are chased.
Didn't see this ending happening in the way it did. They are top notch solvers.
The Mystery Series 1-4) by Paul Moxham
The Mystery of the Missing Money (FREE BOOKS FOR KIDS CHILDREN MIDDLE GRADE MYSTERY ADVENTURE) (The Mystery Series, Short Story Book 1) by Paul Moxham
This book starts out with listing of other works by the author-in series format but each can be read as a stand alone. I am reading them in order so I am familiar with the children in the story.
Love the part about being bored and just relaxing it's summer and the girls are lying back looking at the clouds making shapes out of them. I remember doing that when it was in the 60's also, but from RI, they are in the UK.
Joe and Will bring up the bank robbery and how the money was never seen as they head towards the Blacknesh Castle and learn that the twins are still alive and think that's where the money is. They slowly investigate and know they are on target when they hear their voices.
Interesting how short this story is and it gets the job done with all the clues and investigating..
Can't wait for the next mystery.
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The Mystery of the Missing Gnomes (The Mystery Series Short Story Book 2) by Paul Moxham
This story starts out when the kids meet the new police sheriff and he's asking for their help in solving the mystery of the missing gnomes out of others gardens. He has more important cases to attend to I think.
Children gather their friend Will and they put the clues together-times all were committed, the locations and form a stake out the next day. Love that they meet at the ice cream store to compare notes as Will's father is a famous writer and he always has money from his father.
They put the list of suspects together and figure out which one couldn't have done it til they are playing ball in Will's back yard and he sees things in the old man's house next door that he can't believe. He tells the others and they know they have to notify the police ....
There are circumstances that only the police can handle and this one they take over and come to a decision....
Can't wait to see what trouble the kids get into next....
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Mystery of the Mysterious Man by Paul Moxham
The kids are out and about and Will wants to meet up with his other friend but he's visiting his uncle but he discovers things aren't right.
The kids follow the clues to see the dad going to the island and then coming home and then noticing others who visit the island.
Will doesn't think his friend is at the uncle's at all and they all combine clues to find out what is going on.
Great read!
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he Mystery of the Strange Notebook (The Mystery Series Short Story Book 4) by Paul Moxham
The kids take off for an island and find some things tossed about. a notebook but it's in a foreign language that none of them understand.
They are soon in the middle of another mystery when a mother and her child are found and then others are out to get them.
The foursome help the cops again...
Brittle Diamonds by Hilary Walker
Starts with why author wrote this book. Such a subject that is still news today.
Priest in the seminary and the young boys that are abused.
Like English as they stick with one another and gossip about the neighbors. So much so that the priest knows what vehicles the others drive.
He had met a man on the train that opened up to him and they meet again after Matt had almost hit the horse and his tenant. He's lost his job and needs to confront his wife about it.
The priest won't be leading church after Sunday's mass because of the 30 year old abuse charges. The church will investigate.
There are quite a few characters but they all come together when least expected with their problems.
Love that it's Easter time and spring flowers are coming up. Love how they look forward to confessing to the priest.
Like all the secrets others are hiding but will come out soon, over time...
Especially love the different ages and how everything that is going on effects them all.
About the author is included at the end. Other works by the author are highlighted at the end.
Re ceived this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
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