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Alice's father invites twelve-year-old Maisie and her dog, Eddie, to join Alice on a trip to the country. The manor that her father has rented seems to be haunted, terrifying Alice and putting Maisie's detecting skills to the test. Book #3
Quick Summary
This cleverly plotted mystery drops young readers into a spooky English country house where twelve-year-old detective Maisie and her dog Eddie must figure out if a phantom cat is really haunting the manor or if someone is using ghostly tricks to hide something more down to earth. Kids will love piecing together the clues alongside Maisie while Eddie provides plenty of puppy charm and moral support, making this a satisfying read for mystery fans who want to feel like real sleuths. If your kid devours the Cam Jansen series or loves the Boxcar Children mysteries, they'll find a perfect next read in this third Maisie adventure. Ideal for children ages 6-9 in grades 1-3 who are ready for chapter books with short chapters and manageable vocabulary.