Super Sleuth: Five Alison Leigh Powers Mysteries

by Gay Toltl Kinman

Previously available only in electronic format, these five middle reader mysteries have now been combined for a paperback edition! Included are... The Mystery of the Octagon House Alison Leigh Powers, 9, Super Sleuth, cheats would-be kidnappers of the old owner of the historic Octagon House! EPPIE (EPIC) AWARD WINNER!
AGATHA AWARD NOMINEE!
INDEPENDENT E-BOOK AWARDS FINALIST! The Mystery of the Missing Miniature Books Alison Leigh Powers, 11, Super Sleuth, helps her mother, a librarian and book conservator, when valuable books, all under 3" high, disappear! INDEPENDENT E-BOOK AWARDS FINALIST!
SIME-GEN REVIEWERS CHOICE AWARD FINALIST-FAVORITE YOUNG ADULT/CHILDREN'S BOOK! The Secret of the Strange Staircase Leigh Powers, 11, Super Sleuth, solves a 100-year-old murder mystery! The Mystery of the Missing Arabian Alison Leigh Powers, 11, Super Sleuth, rescues a Thoroughbred from horsenappers! The Secret of the Equestrian Park Alison Leigh Powers, 11, Super Sleuth, and friend, Melissa Chan, investigate who is causing the "accidents" at Dawson's Stables! 2004 Agatha Award Nominee-Best Children's Book!

Paperback

First published February 1, 2004

About the author

Gay Toltl Kinman has nine award nominations for her writing; several short stories in American and English magazines and anthologies; twelve children’s books; a Y.A. gothic novel; eight adult mysteries; and a collection of short stories. She has had several short plays produced; many articles published in professional journals and newspapers; and has co-edited two nonfiction books. Kinman has library and law degrees.

Reviews

[OK Dad · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ms. Kinman was a friend and colleague of my Mom's. Going through her belongings, I found this book, signed by Ms. Kinman to my Mom. I brought it home with me to read, and will share these delightful adventures of a young girl detective with my daughters.

Post-read - Got more than half-way through when my 10-year old picked it up and started reading it. I liked the main character and situations in which she found mysteries to solve, bit it felt a bit young for my tastes, as the author was redundant at times with information and situations -- recapping events and charaters.

However what I found redundant, my daughter appears to find refreshing. Given that she's only read a couple mystery books (including my childhood fave, Encyclopedia Brown), I'm happy to expand her experience with the mystery genre with tomes more age appropriate.