Missing! (Cascade Mountain Railroad Mysteries) [Hardcover]

Anne Capeci (Author), Paul Casale (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Cascade Mountain Railroad Mysteries

It is 1926 in the remote camp town of Scenic, Washington, and ten-year-old Billy Cole is excited about the upcoming Fall Fish Fry fishing tournament and a visit from his cousin Mim.
It is 1926 in the remote camp town of Scenic, Washington, and ten-year-old Billy Cole is excited about the upcoming Fall Fish Fry fishing tournament and a visit from his cousin, Mim. But his enthusiasm is dampened by news that someone in the camp is a thief. Food, an overcoat, a pair of binoculars, and money have been stolen. Now Billy, Mim, and Billy's best friends Dannie and Finn decide it is up to them to catch the thief!
Anne Capeci's latest book in this fast-paced historical series offers young readers a satisfying mystery, well-drawn characters, and an authentic portrait of the rough and tumble life of a western camp town in the 1920s.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Gr. 3-5. The fourth installment in the historical Cascade Mountain Railroad Mysteries series is a typical mystery-adventure in which foolhardy but likable "gosh and golly" children do the sleuthing without benefit of adults. The story is slight: things are going missing from the railroad workers camp where Billy's father is foreman, and Billy, Dannie, Finn, and Billy's visiting younger cousin Mim think they can find the thief. Then suddenly Mim becomes secretive, leaving the others to wonder if she knows more than she's telling. Readers who have paid attention won't be surprised by the identity of the culprit. What's distinctive about the story is the relationship between the cousins. Billy's jealousy upon realizing that Mim can best him at some of his favorite things will strike a familiar chord among a lot of young readers. Stephanie Zvirin
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About the Author

ANNE CAPECI has written over a dozen books for children, including many titles in a popular mystery series and The Cascade Mountain Railroad Mysteries (Book #1) Danger: Dynamite!, (Book #2) Daredevils, The Cascade Mountain Railroad Mysteries (Book #3) Ghost Train, and (Book #4) Missing! The Cascade Mountain Railroad Mysteries hold a special place in her heart because they are based on her own real-life family experiences.

PAUL CASALE, a native of Brooklyn, graduated from the Pratt Institute, where he won numerous awards. A member of the Society of Illustrators, he has illustrated many children's books, including The Cascade Mountain Railroad Mysteries, Winners Take All and Surviving Jamestown: The Adventures of Young Sam Collier. He lives in New Jersey with his family.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 116 pages
• Publisher: Peachtree Publishers (April 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156145334X
• ISBN-13: 978-1561453344
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,429,074 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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