This a terrific first book in a series and hopefully long series of mysteries. The main character is a lovable and feisty character named Abbey Force. She is a force too! Set in South Carolina on an old plantation in a swampy island, this book gives you a taste of a Southern setting near Charleston which is so different from my Minnesota residence.
Abbey's father has been in a coma for over 9 months and she is now living with her Uncle and Aunt. They are unloving, selfish, and act like the stepmother in Cinderella in their treatment of Abbey. Her father was found lying on the floor with stolen jewelry surrounding him. The loot was owned by one of his clients and as her lawyer, he was the only one with the combination for the lock. The legal offices are forced to sell Abbey's father's plantation in order to prevent them from going out of business.
Abbey meets the girl who is her age who now lives in her old house. They bond quickly and set out to solve the mystery of what really happened. Abbey is convinced her father is innocent. Since she is an only child with no mother, she has picked up a lot of legal information from her father. She uses her instincts to uncover the true deception.
I thought this was a great read! It is a long book - 375 pages and will need a good reader. When I read the sneak peak for the next book, I did notice the time frame was adjusted....I wonder why?
Anyway, I rate this book 4 out of 4. A solid read in the mystery genre. This book is good for grades 5 and up. It would also be appropriate for good 4th grade readers. I recommend this a nominee for the Maud Hart Lovelace list for Crossover or Division 2. This is Thompson's first book.
- Age Range: 8 - 12 years
- Grade Level: 3 - 7
- Lexile Measure: 970
- Series: Felony Bay Mysteries (Book 1)
- Paperback: 400 pages
- Publisher: Walden Pond Press; Reprint edition (September 2, 2014)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0062104470
- ISBN-13: 978-0062104472
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