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Description
Tom Austen, a teenage detective, learns that a young girl has disappeared from the Kootenay area. When a boy is later kidnapped, Tom follows the clues underground to Cody Caves, where the mystery reaches a dramatic climax. The book is set in the Kootenay region and is aimed at middle-grade readers.
Quick Summary
When a young girl disappears and then a boy gets kidnapped, Tom finds himself plunging into a pulse-pounding mystery that leads him deep underground into Cody Caves for a breathtaking climax. Kids will love racing through the pages as clues stack up and the tension builds toward a stunning underground showdown that will keep them turning pages late into the night. If your kid likes mystery and survival stories with high stakes, they'll be hooked from the first chapter. With a 5.0 reading level and 24,802 words, this gripping tale is perfect for kids in grades 4 through 7 who love fast-paced mysteries.