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Description
Haunted Harriet's restaurant serves up some really creepy dishes, but it's Nancy who might get the blame for a glop in a cake that slimes a snooty birthday girl. Now Nancy is out to find who is cooking up trouble.
Quick Summary
If your child loves a mix of silly humor and a light mystery, this quick chapter book hits the spot. The story drops readers into Haunted Harriet's spooky restaurant where a messy cake slime lands Nancy in hot water, and she has to track down who really staged the mess. It's got just enough spooky d cor to feel a little creepy without being scary, and the fun of watching a kid detective outsmart a gloppy prank keeps the pages turning. At around 8,000 words, it's a perfect fit for newly independent readers who want a story they can finish in a few sittings, and the AR level 3.2 means the vocabulary is approachable for second and third graders. Parents will appreciate the gentle lesson about staying calm under accusation and the value of looking at all the clues before jumping to conclusions. If your kid enjoys this, they'll likely love other light-hearted mysteries like the "Jigsaw Jones" books, which also blend humor with simple whodunit puzzles.