[LM_NET] BOOK: The stolen Sapphire by Buckley

[Frederick Muller <mullinator52@GMAIL.COM>]

Buckley, Sarah Masters. The stolen sapphire [A Samantha mystery]. American
Girl, 2006 [1-59369-099-1]

During the time of the great cruise ships, Samantha and her sister go on a
cruise across the Atlantic with their rich grandparents.  On the cruise they
run into a snobbish rich family and a man with his nephew carrying a
priceless gem which has bad luck associated with it.  (Probably a take-off
on the Hope Diamond.)  One night at dinner, the lights sudden go out and the
gem is missing!  What follows is a mystery story where everyone has a reason
to have stolen the gem.  While I figured it how it was done, just after the
heist happened, I am not sure kids will.  For upper elementary students who
like mysteries, this is good one.  This 179 page book is a worthwhile to
your collection.  There are historical notes and a glossary at the end.


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Frederick Muller, Librarian
Halsted Middle School Library
Newton, NJ
mullinator52@gmail.com
My book reviews are compiled at http://www.mullersreviews.com
My book review blog is at http://MullerInTheMiddle.blogspot.com

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