Maisy and the Money Marauder (The Maisy Files, Book #2)
by Elizabeth Woodrum
Pages: 90
Recommended Ages: 6 to 12
Lunch money has been stolen at West Valley Elementary, and everyone's favorite fourth-grade detective in on the case. With a cherry lollipop in hand, her fedora, and her trusty notebook, Maisy steps into her black-and-white mystery world to search for clues. Join Maisy on her quest to unmask a thief in Maisy and the Money Marauder.
MY TIDBITS
Maisy is on another case, and with cherry lollipops as the reward, she's bound determine to solve it. This story takes off with the aftermath of wrapping up her case in book number one, Maisy and the Missing Mice. But even if a reader decides to start with this story, book 2, it's no problem. They'll quickly be sucked into Maisy world without the feeling that they really missed much.
Although the first chapters didn't have much to do with the new mystery, they did give insight into Maisy as a character. Once the mystery got going, it was easy to stay with her from one page to the next. The clues are cleverly placed, and Maisy's detective solving system is lined out - a great way for beginning detective to know how to approach their own mysteries.
The writing is great for kids this age, although the plot and wording suits the younger side of the suggested audience ages 6 to 9. I especially liked the introduction of a couple more difficult words like marauder and found the entire mystery true to life. Kids will understand how the clues fit together and have no trouble following Maisy's logic. But that doesn't mean this case is easy-oh no! A few well placed twists and turns make the outcome a true mystery.
Summed up, this is a nice story for younger readers, and they'll soon be copying Maisy's detective techniques and solving their own exciting cases.
Book 2 Available from Amazon
The Buzz About Book One
"Maisy and the Missing Mice is a fun chapter book featuring a smart and sassy tween girl as the title character; a solid and interesting plot featuring age-appropriate intrigue and suspense; and some terrific writing that carries the reader on a journey as a detective uncovering clues and solving the mystery of who stole the missing mice. I highly recommend this book as a read aloud book for children between the ages of 6 and 10 or for independent readers between the ages of 7 and 12 who love to read mysteries." ~ Mother Daughter Book Reviews
"Woodrum certainly knows her target audience and does a very nice job with the character development of Maisy. This is an incredibly kid-friendly story that makes a great introduction to the genre of mystery for newly independent readers. It's a quick page turning read that encourages kids to think outside of the box." ~ The Children's Book Review
"The delights from this book start with the cover art and continue with a fun story that is well-written." ~ 5 Star Review, R. Johnson, Amazon
"My name is Kat. I am 9 years old. I would rate this a five because I like everything about it, the mystery the most. It was fun to read. My favorite part was the mystery and the end. I love this book so much. I think other kids would love it too because it has mystery and most kids would like mystery books. Most mystery books have a good mystery. I would love to read the whole series." ~ 5 Star Review, Heather A., Amazon
"What an Amazing book. I totally love it. I admire the author dedication for writing an incredible book. While reading this book, it was very clear that author understand kids. I’ve always been an avid reader and this book is one of the best books I have read in 2014. This book grabs my attention from the very start of the book and couldn't put it aside till I finish it." ~ 5 Star Review, KristinT, Amazon
"I knew I would love this book simply because I knew it would remind me of the mystery books I read in my childhood. I really love how much trust the teachers and community as a whole put in Maisy. She is well deserving of their admiration as the way she finds clues and finds the mascot for the school is well thought out. This is a story any child would love to read. I hope Maisy continues to solve mysteries..." ~ 5 Star Review, Josh, Amazon
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