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In this playful mystery, young readers follow detective Cam Jansen as she suspects foul play when a shadowy figure—possibly a ghost—stores stolen goods. Using her legendary photographic memory, Cam collects clues, debunks the supernatural façade, and reveals the thief’s true identity, all while keeping her audience on the edge of suspense.
First publish date: October 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: David A. Adler
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