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The Case of the Stolen Sculpture - (Museum Mysteries) by Steve Brezenoff (Paperback)

The Case of the Stolen Sculpture - (Museum Mysteries) by  Steve Brezenoff (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>When a priceless sculpture is stolen from the Capitol City Art Museum, it's up to Clementine and her friends to figure out who's responsible.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>A priceless sculpture has been stolen from the Capitol City Art Museum! But with insurance money to cover the theft and build a new education wing, no one is overly worried about getting the missing art back. The only ones who seem concerned with solving the case are Clemetine and her friends. Can these determined detectives get to the bottom of the art-museum mystery before it's too late?<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Although most readers will quickly deduce whodunit, the racially and ethnically diverse characters are appealing, and kids will envy their behind-the-scenes access. . . .Give this to young mystery readers who aren't quite ready for Nancy Drew.-- "Booklist Online"<br><br>Not since Scooby, Shaggy and the gang has a group of kids solved so many mysteries, and foiled so many evil plans. In Museum Mysteries, readers get a free pass to the top museums of Capitol City, and are introduced to four art and history buffs who solve some of the museums' more baffling mysteries. . . .history and fiction are splendidly mixed. Illustrations bring lightness to this great series for any young mystery reader.-- "School Library Connection"<br><br>When the Statue of Gudea disappears from the Capitol City Art Museum, 13-year-old Clementine and her friends are on the case, hoping to recover the statue before museum administrators spend all the insurance money. This features a culturally diverse cast, and other art-themed titles in the series...-- "Book Links, Art-Themed Mysteries"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Steve Brezenoff is the author of more than fifty middle-grade chapter books, including the Field Trip Mysteries series, the Ravens Pass series of thrillers, and the Return to the Titanic series. He's also written three young-adult novels, Guy in Real Life; Brooklyn, Burning; and The Absolute Value of -1. In his spare time, he enjoys video games, cycling, and cooking. Steve lives in Minneapolis with his wife, Beth, and their son and daughter.

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