(3) 4-6 Saxby Smart Private Detective series. Illustrated by R. W. Alley. In his third book, young detective Saxby Smart is confronted with three tantalizing mysteries: "The Pirate's Blood," "The Mystery of Mary Rogers," and "The Lunchbox of Notre Dame." Readers will enjoy shadowing Saxby while they attempt to put together the clues themselves. Enhanced by Alley's lively black-and-white illustrations, it's another entertaining read for Saxby's fans.

Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear

(3) 4-6 Saxby Smart Private Detective series. Illustrated by R. W. Alley. Young detective Saxby Smart is back with three more enticing mysteries involving a missing comic book, a mysterious map, and a possible prowler. Budding detectives will enjoy this interactive page-turner as they make their own deductions based on Saxby’s pointed questions. Existing fans of the series and new readers alike will appreciate Saxby’s sharp-mindedness and clever sleuthing.

Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear

(3) 4-6 Saxby Smart Private Detective series. Illustrated by R. W. Alley. Encyclopedia Brown-ish boy detective Saxby Smart attempts to unravel three cases involving classmates who are the victims of various mischievous acts. As Saxby gathers clues, readers are invited to participate and solve the mystery along with him. Each case is well paced and injected with a sense of humor and wit that will win many fans. Alley's black-and-white illustrations enliven the tales.

Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear