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In "Cam Jansen and the Barking Treasure Mystery," a playful mystery unfolds on a city harbor when a poodle disappears mid‑trip. Guided by her extraordinary photographic memory, Cam Jansen follows clues aboard the boat and through the city streets, uncovering a cast of suspects and a surprising secret. Her keen eye and logical thinking make her the unlikely hero of this fun, age‑appropriate detective adventure.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: David A. Adler
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