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Age Range
7 - 10
Genre
novel
Copyright Year
2026-01-01
Page Count
72
Publisher
North Star Editions
Grade Level
1st - 5th
ISBN
9781635831221
Themes
summer
mystery
friendship

Summer Camp Sleuths

Written by Bethany Latham and Illustrated by Marianne Constable

Cooper loves solving puzzles but has always found it hard to make friends. When he heads to summer camp, he sees it as a chance to change that. By using his detective skills to help other campers, Cooper begins to form new friendships and even creates a team of “Summer Camp Sleuths.” But when marshmallows start mysteriously disappearing, Cooper and his new friends must work together to crack the case. With a fast-paced plot and simple, accessible language, this story is perfect for young readers building confidence and enjoying engaging mysteries.

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Age Range
7 - 10
Genre
novel
Copyright Year
2026-01-01
Page Count
72
Publisher
North Star Editions
Grade Level
1st - 5th
ISBN
9781635831221
Themes
summer
mystery
friendship
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