Spencer, Octavia. The Case of the Time-Capsule Bandit.

Spencer, Octavia.  The Case of the Time-Capsule Bandit. (Randi Rhodes Ninja Detective)    Simon & Schuster  2013  224p  ISBN 978-1-4424-7681-3   ms/jr  E-BN

Mystery/Detective

Randi Rhodes’ father is a famous writer.  His books are about a teenage detective who solves many mysteries.  What her father does not know is that Randi has read all of his books and has solved quite a few cases herself. However, that was in Brooklyn where they used to live.  Now, with the move to Sleepy Deer Creek, she is not so sure she can still be a detective, until the day the time capsule goes missing.  Randi mobilizes immediately.  The town has two days to find the time capsule before the bank forecloses on all the town businesses.  This time capsule was supposed to bring a lot of tourists, and that would save the town.  Randi realizes that she must do her homework first to discover who would benefit from the theft of the time capsule.  While quietly and slyly doing the investigation, she discovers two friends whose parents have a lot to lose if the mystery is not solved.  This group of young kids pulls their strength together to figure out a way to save their town.

This novel is a very good, fast and entertaining read.  The character are very likable and full of energy and humor.  The story has all the right elements for a mystery.  I hope we see more of this trio.              

Summary: Moving to a new place is always hard, but if that place holds memories of your mom it is even worse!  How can Randi make Sleepy Deer Creek her home?   

Detective stories, Ghosts-Fiction                           --Magna Diaz