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Girl's Best Friend (A Maggie Brooklyn Mystery)

Girl's Best Friend (A Maggie Brooklyn Mystery)

Published in
2010
4.08
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Description

Thirteen-year-old Maggie Brooklyn Sinclair's dog walking business takes an unexpected turn when a series of mysteries, including the disappearance of her best friend's dog, leads her on a dangerous path. Nancy Drew fans will fall for the first title in Leslie Margolis's pitch-perfect middle-grade series, The Maggie Brooklyn Mysteries. Dogs are disappearing in her neighborhood, and Maggie Brooklyn Sinclair knows all about it. After all, she has a semi-secret after-school gig as a professional (ok, amateur) dog-walker. Maggie hates to see a pup in trouble, so she's even willing to help her ex-best friend Ivy recover her rescue-dog, Kermit. Kermit's being held for ransom, and Maggie has noticed some suspicious behavior lately. But she never suspected her crush Milo could be involved.
Age
8-11
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
272 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Engaging mystery plot
  • Relatable young female protagonist
  • Themes of friendship and perseverance
  • Highlights the importance of problem-solving skills