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Description
When Justin's karate belt goes missing during class, his friend Charlene is suspected of taking it. To prove her innocence, Charlene teams up with the Invisible Inc. detective club to investigate the theft. The kids question their classmates, search for clues, and soon discover the real motive behind the mystery. The story provides a simple mystery for early readers.
Quick Summary
If your child is into karate or just loves a quick mystery, this little chapter book hits the mark. Charlene is a resourceful kid who steps up when a classmate's prized karate belt goes missing, and she uses clever clues and a bit of trial-and-error to track down the thief. The story mixes a gentle sense of suspense with humor, making it a good fit for kids who might be nervous about mystery novels there's never anything too scary, just enough tension to keep the pages turning. It's short enough for early readers, but the simple plot still teaches teamwork and honesty without feeling preachy. Fans of early mystery series like "Nate the Great" will appreciate the same kind of kid-powered problem solving, while the karate setting gives it a fresh twist that active kids will love.