3.5 Stars | Heather Vogel Frederick | Mystery | Grades 4-8 | 5th Grade Reading Level | Around 350 pages
This is a cozy mystery series for middle-grade with the main character named Truly Lovejoy who is in middle school. The Lovejoys move from Texas to Pumpkin Falls, New Hampshire to help run the struggling family bookstore. Mr. Lovejoy, the father has been injured in a military accident in Afghanistan and is looking for a new start. Truly is in the middle of the family with two older brothers and two younger sisters. Each book includes a mystery as well as lots of family and friendship plotlines. Truly's friends form the Pumpkin Falls Private Eyes to help solve the mysteries in their little town.
Book One: Absolutely Truly
Truly finds an unsent letter in a first edition copy of Charlotte's Web which also goes missing and she and her friends go on a treasure hunt to solve the mystery.
Book Two: Yours Truly (check out my previous review)
It is the annual maple sugar festival and someone is sabotaging the maple trees. Truly also finds a diary in the floorboards of her home written by her namesake centuries ago.
Book Two: Yours Truly (check out my previous review)
It is the annual maple sugar festival and someone is sabotaging the maple trees. Truly also finds a diary in the floorboards of her home written by her namesake centuries ago.
Book Three: Really Truly
Truly is sent to Mermaid Academy and uncovers the mystery of the sunken treasure from pirates during the founding of Pumpkin Falls.
These books are very sweet, light, and cozy. The mystery and family and friends share equal space. Enjoyed the first ones more than the third one. The mystery seemed a side plotline. I did think going to a Mermaid Academy was interesting and fun! I also loved the cover art for book three. Such a beautiful summer scene. Look closely for the mermaid tail!
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