Summary (from Goodreads):
This first book in the series finds Abby Jones and her pal, Potsie, squeezing into windows, sneaking onto subways and slithering into empty apartments, as they try to solve the mystery of the missing Hyacinth Macaw."Lightweight and funny...propelled by fast action, spritely dialogue, and pleasantly scary scenes."-- "Booklist."
My Review:
I bought a copy of this for nostalgia's sake, having been the first chapter book I ever read. I was probably seven when I read this, and I remember the librarian doubting whether or not I could get through it, but I did. This book is a good introduction to the mystery genre, although it is dated and modern readers will not understand some references (pay-phones, wooden clog shoes, a lack of internet), and this may affect readability and comprehension. Otherwise, the pacing and dialogue are well-executed, providing a decent sense of suspense, even for this jaded reader.
Read: January 2022
