Framed & Dangerous

August 1, 2012
Grades 4-7 Seventh-graders (and amateur detectives) Darcy and Norah quarrel the day before their school's new field house catches fire. But when Norah's almost-but-not-quite boyfriend is accused of arson, she swallows her pride and asks for Darcy's help. The self-styled Partners in Crime are soon back in business, solving the case while mending their friendship. From the styled jacket art to the well-observed middle-school relationships, the third volume of the Sleuth or Dare series has plenty to offer readers, even those who don't think of themselves as mystery fans. Libraries on the lookout for appealing middle-grade mysteries should consider this paperback original.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2012, American Library Association.)