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Harvey, Jacqueline
4 Reviews
(3)
4-6
Affable budding detective Alice-Miranda sets sail on the royal yacht Octavia for the wedding of Aunt Charlotte and Lawrence Ridley, hosted by Aunty Gee. Her senses are immediately on high alert among stormy weather, rumors of a jewel thief, a mysterious blond boy, and a strangely familiar-looking doctor. Fans will not be disappointed with this high-seas caper, Alice-Miranda's fourth.
Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear
(3)
4-6
In this third Alice-Miranda book, the relatable heroine is back at boarding school rehearsing for a play with the neighboring boys' school. But Alice-Miranda must put on her detective cap again as there are rumors of witches in the woods and there's also some pushy student-mother scheming to set right. This light caper will please existing fans and middle-grade mystery buffs.
Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear
(3)
4-6
Budding detective Alice-Miranda (Alice-Miranda at School), on break from boarding school, arrives home with her friend Jacinta to find some intriguing new developments that bear investigating. These include celebrity house guests, bullies, royalty, and strange visitors. Fans of the first book are sure to be pleased by Alice-Miranda's latest adventure and will enjoy solving the mysteries right along with her.
Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear
(3)
4-6
At boarding school, Alice-Miranda's normally upbeat attitude is tested when she's forced to deal with unpleasant girls and an unsettling atmosphere. Readers will enjoy Alice-Miranda's adventures as she tries to get to the bottom of a school secret involving a mysterious stranger. This enjoyable and lighthearted read will satisfy mystery buffs.
Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear
4 reviews
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