Books like Now you see it, now you don't by Anne Mazer
In this engaging juvenile detective tale, Abby Hayes takes on the challenge of solving a series of thefts at her school. Determined to protect her classmates' prized belongings, she follows clues and interviews friends to unmask the culprit behind the disappearing treasures.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Anne Mazer
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