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Description
A practical joker is on the prowl in the old Raven Hill Library. And soon Richelle is plunged into a mystery that's no laughing matter.
Quick Summary
If your kid loves a good mystery with some humor thrown in, this one's set in an old library where someone is playing increasingly elaborate practical jokes, and it's up to the main character Richelle to figure out who's behind it all before things go too far. It's got that satisfying puzzle-solving element that mystery fans crave, but the jokes keep everything light and fun rather than dark or scary. Kids who enjoy books like "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" will probably like this one since it also centers on a kid navigating an interesting location and uncovering secrets. The pacing moves pretty quickly with short chapters, which makes it a solid choice for reluctant readers or anyone who wants something they can actually finish in a few sitting. Parents can feel good about this one too it's wholesome mystery-solving without anything too intense, just good old-fashioned detective work mixed with silly pranks that kids tend to find hilarious.