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Description
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.
Quick Summary
Blue Schwartz and Nefertiti's Necklace pairs a pulse-raising mystery with real kitchen experiments that make readers feel like junior detectives and chefs. Kids will plunge into the race to clear Blue's name while whipping up tasty snacks, turning each clue into a printable recipe they can try at home. If your kid loves the clever sleuth-and-snack mix of 'The Secret Cookie' or the page-turning mystery of 'Cam Jansen', they'll devour this tasty whodunit. Perfect for middle-grade readers ages 9-12, especially those in grades 4-6 who enjoy a pinch of puzzle-solving with a dash of cooking.