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Modesty de Mise is determined to save her local cemetery from developers. When mobsters become involved in the scheme, she must act quickly to protect her plans. A failed robbery, a gangster funeral, and a mysterious ring resurface after four years, complicating her fight to preserve the cemetery.
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Modesty de Mise is a spunky kid who takes on greedy developers trying to turn her town's historic cemetery into parking lots, and what starts as a mission to save tombstones turns into a wild mystery involving a failed robbery, a gangster funeral, and a mysterious ring that resurfaces after four years. Kids will love the mix of clever detective work, laugh-out-loud moments, and Modesty's stubborn determination to protect the dead while outwitting bumbling adult crooks. If your kid likes the humor and heart of "The Terrible Two" or the mystery elements in "The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter," they'll be hooked on this quirky cemetery showdown. This book is perfect for kids in grades 4 through 8 who enjoy stories where a young underdog takes on ridiculous odds with wit and grit.