Carrie Cross
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"As a kid I loved reading The Three Investigators series about three boys in "Rocky Beach" (Malibu?) CA who start their own private investigation service. This one was actually a pretty clever book, and I'm sure MG readers (grades 4-6?) will enjoy it."
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"Tween Mystery
This was a fun read that I really enjoyed. Any young teen who enjoys a good mystery will love this one. Skylar is a 13-year-old girl who loves solving mysteries (thanks to her detective grandfather). Her parents buy a ramshackle mansion" Read more of this review » |
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I really enjoyed this book. I read it in one sitting. It kept me wandering and surprised at every turn. " |
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“This next house is a classic. It was built in 1908.” Ms. Knight was a realtor trying hard to sell us a house, and my parents thought that the one she just showed us had stunk. My mom made a note on her clipboard”
― The Mystery of the Hidden Jewels
― The Mystery of the Hidden Jewels
“Malia Ann Haberman’s exceptional editing ability. An excellent writer herself (fans of Harry Potter”
― Skylar Robbins: The Mystery of the Island Idol
― Skylar Robbins: The Mystery of the Island Idol
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Michael wrote: "Carrie, congratulations on the release of your new Skylar Robbins book, and thanks for connecting on Goodreads. My wife and I adopted our five grandchildren this past year, so the MG kids might be ..."Done! I hope you'll consider treating the new grandkids to a fun 99-cent Kindle or Nook read. :)
Carrie, congratulations on the release of your new Skylar Robbins book, and thanks for connecting on Goodreads. My wife and I adopted our five grandchildren this past year, so the MG kids might be reading your books, especially our daughter Skye. I hope you'll put my Prohibition-era mystery, The Yankee Club on your to-read list. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Moms: want a great role model for your daughters? Skylar Robbins will show them how to stand up to bullies and use their brains to solve a fun and challenging mystery! Order now and receive a free pair of binoculars so they can start their own detective kit. SKYLAR ROBBINS: THE MYSTERY OF SHADOW HILLS is rated 5 stars on Amazon. Click here for ordering details: www.skylarrobbins.comSkylar Robbins: The Mystery of Shadow Hills
Contest giveaway! All you have to do is like my author page, https://www.facebook.com/teendetectiv..., or leave a comment on http://www.carrie-cross.com to enter to win a free autographed copy of Skylar Robbins: The Mystery of Shadow Hills. That’s it! The winner will be announced March first on www.carrie-cross.com. Endorsed by moms, teachers, and librarians, SKYLAR ROBBINS: THE MYSTERY OF SHADOW HILLS will teach your kids higher-order thinking skills, and that being smart is cool.













































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