Publisher's Synopsis
"For anyone who grew up on classic mystery series such as Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys, this book is the modern day, new generation of crime fighting kids." - Reedsy
When Cora and her family are on a trip to Paris, she never thought that missing mushrooms would lead her on a frantic chase around the City of Lights gathering clues to a dark mystery. But when a young Muslim girl is accused of stealing truffles from a local restaurant, Cora and her brothers are on the case, in a race against time to prove the girl's innocence before they leave Paris.
Pursuit in Paris: A Travel Adventure for ages 9 - 12 (Book 1 of the World Mystery Academy Series)
- Great for independent young readers, boys and girls, ages 8 - 12 (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th grade)
- Best for kids who have outgrown chapter books and are ready for longer middle-grade books
- A wonderful gift for anyone looking for fun, educational reading with content that is age-appropriate for kids at home and in school
"If your child loves adventure and learning about new places, then this book is for you. The author weaves the history of France, specifically Paris, its landmarks, foods, and the French language throughout the story. I loved how she lightly touched on the issue of racism and how one of her characters must deal with it on a daily basis." - Brenda Sullivan
Best for kids who...
- Adore realistic fiction with just a touch of fantasy, told with humor and thrills
- Love fast-paced novels filled with mystery, suspense, and adventure
- Ideal for readers who enjoy popular series books like The Magic Tree House, Encyclopedia Brown, the Boxcar Children, National Geographic Kids and love books by top authors like Rick Riordan, J.K. Rowling, and Kate Dicamillo.
"My ten-year-old loved this book and can't wait for the next installments." - A. Walker
Great for gift-givers, parents, and educators looking for...- An entertaining, educational novel for upper-elementary and middle school tweens
- Upholds strong values, encourages intellectual curiosity with a growth mindset, and inspires social and global responsibility
- Explores history, art, culture and teaches students to think of themselves as "global citizens"
- Emphasizes compassion and curiosity to benefit the greater good
Author C.S. Doemner masterfully weaves page-turning adventures that are steeped in thrills, ancient mystery, and culture in her World Mystery Academy series. Each title in this fascinating new middle-grade collection will take the reader to a different country - France, Guatemala, Japan, Italy, India, and Egypt - as they learn about local art and customs, history, and people as Cora and her brothers work to solve socially-complex crimes and uncover a conspiracy that has shaped human history.
Lexile score 700L-800L
Age Level: 9 and up
Grade Level: 4 and up
Available in paperback and Kindle. Audiobook to be released soon!
