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When Carlos Serrano’s mother falls ill with a nasty flu, the future of her struggling detective agency hangs in the balance. Carlos, who has never solved a mystery, steps in to protect the family business. In this interactive, puzzle‑filled tale, readers become detectives themselves—choosing which suspects to interrogate, what questions to ask, and which clues to pursue. Each decision shapes the outcome, offering humor, mystery, and a chance for everyone to experience the thrill of solving a case.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Lauren Magaziner
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