Blue Schwartz and Nefertiti's Necklace: A Mystery with Recipes

Blue Schwartz and Nefertiti's Necklace: A Mystery with Recipes follows twelve-year-old Blue Schwartz as she balances a looming school project and a babysitting job. When a valuable necklace disappears from the household where she works, Blue becomes the prime suspect and must track down the real thief to clear her name. She documents her culinary experiments throughout the story, incorporating kid-tested recipes that complement the mystery. The novel blends a contemporary American setting with a mystery plot and practical cooking tips.