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Alec Flint, a fourth‑grade detective in training, is thrust into a real‑world mystery when the entire Christopher Columbus exhibit mysteriously disappears from the town’s museum. With the help of his new classmate Gina, who has her own lead on a missing teacher, Alec must follow clues, interrogate suspects, and piece together evidence to reveal who stole the exhibit and why.
The story blends school life, museum lore, and investigative intrigue, challenging young readers to think critically about clues and motive while exciting them with a fast‑paced adventure that highlights friendship and teamwork.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Jill Santopolo
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