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Description
"Boom!" by Mark Haddon is a middle grades mystery novel. When two friends, Jim and Charlie, overhear their teachers speaking in a secret language, they set out to investigate. Their curiosity leads them to uncover a mystery with unexpected consequences. The book is written for readers in grades 4-8.
Quick Summary
When two friends accidentally discover their teachers speaking in a secret code, they dive into a mystery that spirals into unexpected and hilarious chaos. The story mixes laugh-out-loud moments with genuine suspense as Jim and Charlie try to decode the mystery while facing increasingly wild consequences. If your kid loves the spy antics and humor in "Encyclopedia Brown" or the mystery solving in "The Westing Game," they'll be hooked on this. Ideal for middle graders ages 9-12 in grades 4-7.