The Jaguar's Jewel (A to Z Mysteries Series #10) Book

Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z!

A is for AUTHOR...Has Dink's favorite author been kidnapped?

B is for BANDIT...Can Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose track down a bank robber?

C is for CANARY...Dink's neighbor's canary—and lots of other pets in Green Lawn—have disappeared!

D is for DUNGEON...Can the kids uncover the secret of the haunted castle?

Children's Literature

Like the adult author Sue Grafton, Roy fashions a mystery story for each letter of the alphabet. In this case, the three sleuths (two boys and a girl) uncover a plot to force an elderly couple to sell their valuable hotel because it is haunted and no guests will remain where there are ghosts. The plot unfolds pleasantly and with no scary parts, the ghosts turn out to be actors who think they are trying out for a movie, and the bad guys are three greedy realtors. Frequent illustrations, plenty of white space on the page, a continuing cast of characters, and small humorous touches make this entry in the series readable if not especially memorable. "A to Z Mysteries" series.