Published July 4th 2012 (first published July 2nd 2012)
Paperback, 102 pages
Series: Shirley Link
Genre: Middle-Grade MysterySource: I got this book for free from the author in exchange of an honest review.
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Summary from Goodreads
“I put on my kindest
face for the poor man. I even smile a little. Marie slashes her fingers
across her neck, telling me to stop with the fake grin. She must think I
look creepy again. I keep smiling, though. I need to practice. I have a
problem with people thinking I’m mean.”
And so it goes, for Shirley Link. Brilliant, brazen and still a whole year away from her driver's permit. Sure, she’s only 14 years old and has homework to do, but she’ll put it aside for the right mystery!
Shirley Link's kickoff adventure pits her against a thief who's stolen thirty thousand dollars from her school's safe. Usually, she'd wrap that kind of case up before American Idol. But there's one intriguing, frustrating detail.The half-ton safe disappeared too!
Shirley must find the culprit quickly, or else her beloved principal, Mr. Reese, will lose his job. As she digs deeper, Mr. Reese looks more and more guilty. Will Shirley save him, or get him tossed in jail?
"This is how it is to be Shirley Link, the best detective in the world, if I do say so myself. I can spot a lie like most people spot a zit. I see connections where they hide best. And I get in trouble every time I try to tell people what I do with my free time. Only a handful know about my talent. I prefer to keep it that way." - Shirley Lin
And so it goes, for Shirley Link. Brilliant, brazen and still a whole year away from her driver's permit. Sure, she’s only 14 years old and has homework to do, but she’ll put it aside for the right mystery!
Shirley Link's kickoff adventure pits her against a thief who's stolen thirty thousand dollars from her school's safe. Usually, she'd wrap that kind of case up before American Idol. But there's one intriguing, frustrating detail.The half-ton safe disappeared too!
Shirley must find the culprit quickly, or else her beloved principal, Mr. Reese, will lose his job. As she digs deeper, Mr. Reese looks more and more guilty. Will Shirley save him, or get him tossed in jail?
"This is how it is to be Shirley Link, the best detective in the world, if I do say so myself. I can spot a lie like most people spot a zit. I see connections where they hide best. And I get in trouble every time I try to tell people what I do with my free time. Only a handful know about my talent. I prefer to keep it that way." - Shirley Lin
Review
Shirley
Link and the safe case was an adorable quick read. A middle school
mystery novel that was quite entertaining. Shirley Link is a brilliant
14 year old girl was an amazing ability to notice all the little details
and based on slight changes and perspective she can draw conclusions.
No wonder she is so good at solving mysteries and is often sought after
by others in need of help.
In her first book Shirley's adventure kicks off when she is asked by the school's principal to help him find the thief who stole a half-ton safe with thousands of dollars from school. With the principals job on the line, Shirley and her abilities are the perfect match compared to the authorities who cannot see past him being guilty.
As Shirley and her friends set out to find the thief who managed to take the safe with them along with the thousands of dollars, her beloved principal looks more and more guilty.
Shirley was an interesting brazen character with a lot going for her, as she is fearless and smart. Growing up I loved reading mysteries and it is always welcoming to see a new character grow for the middle-grade readers especially one so unique and fun.
A fast paced plot that was easy to follow with an exciting mystery that keeps your attention. The Shirley Link series, is a great read for children, teens and anyone who enjoys a good middle-grade read
In her first book Shirley's adventure kicks off when she is asked by the school's principal to help him find the thief who stole a half-ton safe with thousands of dollars from school. With the principals job on the line, Shirley and her abilities are the perfect match compared to the authorities who cannot see past him being guilty.
As Shirley and her friends set out to find the thief who managed to take the safe with them along with the thousands of dollars, her beloved principal looks more and more guilty.
Shirley was an interesting brazen character with a lot going for her, as she is fearless and smart. Growing up I loved reading mysteries and it is always welcoming to see a new character grow for the middle-grade readers especially one so unique and fun.
A fast paced plot that was easy to follow with an exciting mystery that keeps your attention. The Shirley Link series, is a great read for children, teens and anyone who enjoys a good middle-grade read
I don't get to read Middle Grade very often but I am always happy to find a good one. This sounds like lots of fun. I will certainly be on the lookout for more MG in a couple of more years when my daughter is a bit older. Thanks for sharing, Lily.
ReplyDeleteOh yes I know the feeling and it's been so long since I read them as a child myself :) but I am always on the look out myself for new ones for the kids I know of close to that age!
DeleteThis sounds fun and cute! And Shirley sounds like a hilarious character.
ReplyDeleteIt was really cute :)
DeleteThanks so much for the review, Lily! I'm so happy you enjoyed it. I'm working on book 3 now, where Shirley finds out she might have a pirate for an ancestor. And he may have left a treasure behind...
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