Hauntings and Heists (The Mysterious Four)
A detective, as defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary, is "one who is employed or engaged in detecting (determining the facts) lawbreakers or in getting information that is not readily or publicly accessible."
So, when you think of detectives, do the names Sherlock Holmes, Nancy Drew, and the Hardy Boys come to mind? While these notable figures are certainly some of the most well known crime-solvers in literature, the characters in Hauntings and Heists, Book #1 of The Mysterious Four series by Dan Poblocki, can be called detectives in their own right.
In this book, you'll meet Viola, Sylvester, Rosie, and Woodrow, the members of the Mysterious Four group, as they try to solve various unknowns and mysteries in six questions or less. And if you're thinking, how are these four middle schoolers solving crimes in six questions or less? Not to worry because these "mysteries" are really stepping stones to becoming superb detectives. The characters focus on finding all of the facts, observing their surroundings, looking for minute details, and thinking outside of the box in order to come up with the final answer to the question.
I highly recommend this short yet entertaining read to anyone who's interested in coming up with the right question(s) to solve a mystery.
— Carly M., Stacks Blogger
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Comment #1 | Posted by: Torion on June 08, 2011 at 03:02 PM
It doesn't look very intresting, but perhaps I'll read it....
Comment #2 | Posted by: Puma on June 08, 2011 at 05:18 PM
this sounds reallt good
Comment #3 | Posted by: j on June 08, 2011 at 08:28 PM
Whoa!I've read ND,SH and the HB!I'll check this out too!
Comment #4 | Posted by: ashi1 on June 09, 2011 at 06:27 AM
that kinda looks cool maybe i will read it.....
Comment #5 | Posted by: greenpuppy21 on June 09, 2011 at 05:37 PM
i cant bealive this book i thought it was going to be good but it was ok
Comment #6 | Posted by: omg101 on June 10, 2011 at 11:04 AM
Thats so AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment #7 | Posted by: Jasmine on June 11, 2011 at 08:28 AM
sounds really col ill read it sometime
Comment #8 | Posted by: emiley on June 13, 2011 at 04:43 PM
cool il read it sometime
Comment #9 | Posted by: emiley on June 13, 2011 at 04:44 PM
Awesome!Its so mysterious I want to read it!!!
Comment #10 | Posted by: Anbe on June 15, 2011 at 06:22 PM
I can't wait to read this book. Dan Poblocki is a really good author.
Comment #11 | Posted by: pegasusathena1 on June 16, 2011 at 08:34 AM
T actually looks fascinating I want 2 read it
Comment #12 | Posted by: Amina on June 16, 2011 at 05:10 PM
help! i am looking for a book about 4 kids that had to face their fears. One was afraid of water, one afraid of bugs, one was afraid of tight spaces, and i can't remember the last one. the cover of the book had 4 kids and a mansion in the background. can anyone help me find the title of this book?
Comment #13 | Posted by: dylan on June 17, 2011 at 02:00 PM
That book sounds awsome!
Comment #14 | Posted by: Elijah on June 19, 2011 at 01:26 PM
And I want to read it.
Comment #15 | Posted by: Elijah on June 19, 2011 at 01:27 PM
I can't wait to read this book! I love mysteries and this book is perfect for me.
Comment #16 | Posted by: Ria on June 19, 2011 at 06:58 PM
well because i am a secret school detective and solve mysteries in school i would like to raed this book to find out what questions should be asked and why you never know when you might really ned some help finding out a mystery
Comment #17 | Posted by: dolphincheerful11 on June 20, 2011 at 09:22 AM
i sooo want to read this it looks GREAT!!!!!! 100 /*****
Comment #18 | Posted by: morgan808 on June 20, 2011 at 01:51 PM
very cool.i can not wait to read it.
Comment #19 | Posted by: kaykay on June 20, 2011 at 03:28 PM
If it's a mystery book, I'm there! I love mystery books!!!!!!!!
Comment #20 | Posted by: Annie iPad on June 21, 2011 at 08:37 PM
i have it and i think its going to be good after i read all my others
Comment #21 | Posted by: bellastar13 on June 21, 2011 at 10:54 PM
it looks really cool and i like these kind of books
Comment #22 | Posted by: bellastar13 on June 21, 2011 at 10:58 PM
it looks cool
Comment #23 | Posted by: bellastar13 on June 21, 2011 at 11:01 PM
i like mysteries but don`t want to read it
Comment #24 | Posted by: angeli on June 22, 2011 at 01:23 AM
ok hi im azurewords1 and srry to say but i have never read this book before and i am trying to look for it in the library.
Comment #25 | Posted by: azurewords1 on June 25, 2011 at 05:26 PM