The Huge Hair Scare (Mariella Mystery Investigates Series)

by Kate Pankhurst

Overview

Early readers will be hooked on this mystery chapter book from page one! Mariella Mystery (age nine and a bit) knows that all good detectives write down important information about their investigations. She's smart as a whip, super sleuth-y, and able to solve most mysterious mysteries and perplexing problems in no time flat.

Parents, teachers, and gift givers will find:

• a mystery chapter book that early readers will love!
• a book perfect for school, libraries, or home!

In this top-secret journal, Mariella Mystery tackles the case of who is trying to sabotage the Puddleford baking contest with important clues and observations, helpful drawings, and handy tips for new detectives.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781438004617
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	09/01/2014
Series:	Mariella Mystery Investigates Series
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.60(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range:	7 - 11 Years

About the Author

Kate Pankhurst spends most of her time illustrating and writing stuff for children and has a passion for drawing snails, peculiar people, dogs, monsters and girl detectives. Her work has been featured in fantastic stories by authors such as Judy Blume, Steve Hartley, and Julia Jarmon.

Editorial Reviews

"No mystery is too complicated for Mariella, whether it's a fog that causes bad hair, a potentially haunted stuffed poodle at the museum, or a pasta-loving yeti in the woods. Tips for would-be detectives, case notes, and black-and-white doodles pepper these slender chapter books. Newly independent readers will enjoy the exploits of this private eye with pizzazz."
—School Library Journal, June 2015



"Sweet, solid choices for those making their first forays into chapter books." - School Library Journal, October 2014

"Kate Pankhurst's series would be a great introduction to mysteries for young readers."
—Library Media Connection

From the Publisher

06/01/2015
Gr 2–5—No mystery is too complicated for Mariella, whether it's a fog that causes bad hair, a potentially haunted stuffed poodle at the museum, or a pasta-loving yeti in the woods. Tips for would-be detectives, case notes, and black-and-white doodles pepper these slender chapter books. Newly independent readers will enjoy the exploits of this private eye with pizzazz.

School Library Journal