Reviews for The Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds (Cam Jansen Adventures Series #1)

The average rating for The Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds (Cam Jansen Adventures Series #1) based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2019-12-13 00:00:00 Jeff Dawson When Cam Jansen - real name Jennifer, but nicknamed "The Camera" for her photographic memory - and her best friend Eric Shelton witness the aftermath of a jewelry robbery at the mall in this beginning chapter-book, the pair soon realize that the police have made a mistake. With Eric's baby brother Howie in tow, they set out to track down the diamond thieves themselves... Well this was a trip down memory lane! I used to read the Cam Jansen mystery series as a young girl, but hadn't picked one up in years. The Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds is one I recall particularly enjoying, and rereading it today on my train commute, as part of a project to familiarize myself with more titles intended for this beginning chapter-book stage, I was filled with nostalgic happiness. First published in 1980, some of the developments seem a little unlikely in 2019, especially carrying little Howie along while confronting jewel thieves. Still, I don't think that this bothered me at all as a young reader, so perhaps today's children will be likewise unconcerned. Recommended to mystery fans who are just getting going with chapter-books.

Review # 2 was written on 2020-03-28 00:00:00 Jeff Caudron Read with my nieces for "book club." I loved this series growing up probably cuz she has red hair. This also explains my true crime obsession that started pretty young. Story is very unrealistic, however. Don't go into strangers homes!