The Mystery of the Missing Money (FREE KIDS MIDDLE GRADE MYSTERY ADVENTURE ACTION BOOK FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-15) (The Mystery Series, Short Story 1)

No. 1 of 15 in the bestselling standalone short story middle grade mystery series!
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Are you up for a thrilling adventure?
The seaside village of Smugglers Cove is proving to be anything but quiet for the Mystery Kids as they encounter yet another mystery while exploring Brackness Castle. This ruined fortress sits on the outskirts of the village and, as they soon discover, holds more secrets than they could ever imagine.
Who is hiding in the dungeons? What is in the bag? Where does the secret tunnel lead to?
Set in 1950’s Britain, this adventure story will suit anyone who enjoys Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys or the Famous Five.

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The Mystery of the Missing Money

The seaside village of Smugglers Cove is proving to be anything but quiet for the Mystery Kids as they encounter yet another mystery while exploring Brackness Castle. This ruined fortress sits on the outskirts of the village and, as they soon discover, holds more secrets than they could ever imagine.

The Mystery of the Missing Gnomes

Following on from their adventure at Brackness Castle, the Mystery Kids find themselves in another exciting mystery when gnomes start disappearing from people’s gardens.

The Mystery of the Mysterious Man

While picnicking at Willow Lake, the Mystery Kids don’t pay much attention when they spot a man rowing to the small island. However, when another man rows there as well, shortly after the first one has departed, the children’s suspicious are aroused.

The Mystery of the Strange Notebook

With the end of summer approaching, the Mystery Kids take a trip to Heron Island. While walking along the beach, they are surprised to find a notebook wedged behind a rock.

The Mystery of the Golden Elephant

When a daring thief robs a house in Smugglers Cove in broad daylight, the Mystery Kids are soon on the case. However, this rather simple case of robbery soon turns into a complex mystery as they discover that all is not as it seems.

The Mystery of the Red Balloon

When Joe spots a red balloon floating in the breeze, he runs towards it, wanting to be the first person to grab it. But within moments of catching it, he stops and stares in astonishment.

The Mystery of the Howling Dog

When Amy hears a dog howling in the woods, she’s the first to come to the animal’s aid. After taking the animal to the vet, the Mystery Kids attempt to locate his owner, but things don’t quite turn out as planned.

The Mystery of the Hidden Suitcase

For the first time in many years, it snows in the seaside village of Smugglers Cove. Delighted by this turn of events, the Mystery Kids go tobogganing near Brackness Castle and make a surprising discovery.

The Mystery of the Burning Plane

When a plane crashes near Rose Cottage, the Mystery Kids are the first on the scene. However, when the men set fire to the aircraft, the children realize that something strange is going on and set about finding answers.

The Mystery of the Russian Spy

When the Mystery Kids learn that a Russian spy is headed to Smugglers Cove, they are warned by the police to stay clear in case the man has a gun. But this proves to be impossible when the spy takes them hostage.

The Mystery of the Perfect Thief

When a ring, a brooch, and other precious items are stolen, the Mystery Kids are determined to catch the thief. However, this proves to be more difficult than they anticipate since no clues have been left.

The Mystery of the Underwater Car

While out bike riding, the Mystery Kids hear strange noises coming from a parked van. Unable to resist investigating, they soon find themselves involved in a high speed chase in the English countryside.

The Mystery of the Amphibious Jeep

After meeting an American adventurer who is travelling around the world in an amphibious jeep, the Mystery Kids invite him to spend the evening at Rose Cottage. However, the night has barely began when the jeep is stolen by two men.

The Mystery of the Secret Hideout

While exploring an old castle near Silver Lake, the Mystery Kids stumble across a secret tunnel and discover two men hiding in the dungeon.

The Mystery of Danger Island

In a bid to rescue a girl whom they believe is being held against her will on a deserted island, the Mystery Kids stage a daring rescue, but things go horribly wrong.

The Mystery of Santa Claus

While spending their Christmas holidays with their grandparents in Scotland, Joe, Amy, and Sarah, along with their friend Will, stumble across an injured man dressed in a red Santa suit. With a storm quickly approaching, can the children rescue Santa Claus and save Christmas?

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0083E6LBM
Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
Publication date ‏ : ‎ 23 June 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1.1 MB
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Part of series ‏ : ‎ The Mystery Series Short Story
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 – 14 years
Best Sellers Rank: #7 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #1 in Children’s Short Stories
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