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When a prized reel of a monster film vanishes, sixth‑grade detective Cam Jansen turns her sharp eye to a mystery. With the help of her supportive mother and loyal friend Eric, she follows clues through the local theater and the streets of their neighborhood to ensure the movie can be shown on time. Cam’s quick thinking and photographic memory prove that even ordinary schoolkids can crack perplexing puzzles.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: David A. Adler
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