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RJ #1
The Mysterious Crate
RJ Spencer is a lucky 12 year old. He lives in the big city and his parents are landlords of the high-rise apartment building that is his home. The many tenants in the building, along with the endless possibilities of adventures in the city itself, are the perfect setting for the young detective as he sets out to solve every case he can get his hands on. In this mystery, RJ and his younger pal Joey come upon Mr. Porter, the new tenant in 3B, while he is trying to maneuver a very large and mysterious crate into his apartment. What is inside the mysterious box and will RJ and Joey solve the mystery without blowing their cover?
49 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 22, 2013
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May 18, 2017
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The Mysterious Crate
RJ – Boy Detective, #1
By P.J. Ryan
ISBN13: 9781497753228
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Andra
3 Stars
Summary:
RJ Spencer is a lucky 12-year-old. He lives in the big city and his parents are landlords of the high-rise apartment building that is his home.
The many tenants in the building, along with the endless possibilities of adventures in the city itself, are the perfect setting for the young detective as he sets out to solve every case he can get his hands on.
In this mystery, RJ and his younger pal Joey come upon Mr. Porter, the new tenant in 3B, while he is trying to maneuver a very large and mysterious crate into his apartment. What is inside the mysterious box and will RJ and Joey solve the mystery without blowing their cover?
Review:
The Mysterious Crate is a fun, short mystery for the 9 – 12-year-old reader. RJ is a curious boy living in a high rise apartment with his parents (the landlords). RJ finds this ideal as he states to his younger cousin Rebekah:
“The best part of living in a high rise apartment, is all of the suspicious characters.”
I thought it cute that RJ had a BIG selection of detective hats, one for each day and all different colors.
I found RJ sympathetic and likable when Joey (a younger child, who is 8), who also lived in the building came home from school one day upset…the words out of RJ were really great:
“Getting a bad grade just means that you need to study more, it doesn’t mean that you did anything wrong. So we’ll figure it out together.”
RJ and Joey went exploring one day and when they came home a bit late, discovered that one tenant was bringing in a large box…and that looked suspicious to RJ. So now the mystery was on… what was in the box. The sly ways that the boys snoop and try to discover the contents of the box carry on and at times provide levity and laughter.
In the end, a mystery is solved. Can’t say too much, otherwise, you would know the ending!
Did I mention that I liked the cover art? Each of the covers for the three books in the series is good.
An enjoyable read, which would definitely suit any budding mystery reader. PJ Ryan also has a 12 book series -> Rebekah – Girl Detective which I just might have to read along with the under 12 crowds in the household.
*OBS would like to thank the publisher for supplying a free copy of this title in exchange for an honest review*
The Mysterious Crate
RJ – Boy Detective, #1
By P.J. Ryan
ISBN13: 9781497753228
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Andra
3 Stars
Summary:
RJ Spencer is a lucky 12-year-old. He lives in the big city and his parents are landlords of the high-rise apartment building that is his home.
The many tenants in the building, along with the endless possibilities of adventures in the city itself, are the perfect setting for the young detective as he sets out to solve every case he can get his hands on.
In this mystery, RJ and his younger pal Joey come upon Mr. Porter, the new tenant in 3B, while he is trying to maneuver a very large and mysterious crate into his apartment. What is inside the mysterious box and will RJ and Joey solve the mystery without blowing their cover?
Review:
The Mysterious Crate is a fun, short mystery for the 9 – 12-year-old reader. RJ is a curious boy living in a high rise apartment with his parents (the landlords). RJ finds this ideal as he states to his younger cousin Rebekah:
“The best part of living in a high rise apartment, is all of the suspicious characters.”
I thought it cute that RJ had a BIG selection of detective hats, one for each day and all different colors.
I found RJ sympathetic and likable when Joey (a younger child, who is 8), who also lived in the building came home from school one day upset…the words out of RJ were really great:
“Getting a bad grade just means that you need to study more, it doesn’t mean that you did anything wrong. So we’ll figure it out together.”
RJ and Joey went exploring one day and when they came home a bit late, discovered that one tenant was bringing in a large box…and that looked suspicious to RJ. So now the mystery was on… what was in the box. The sly ways that the boys snoop and try to discover the contents of the box carry on and at times provide levity and laughter.
In the end, a mystery is solved. Can’t say too much, otherwise, you would know the ending!
Did I mention that I liked the cover art? Each of the covers for the three books in the series is good.
An enjoyable read, which would definitely suit any budding mystery reader. PJ Ryan also has a 12 book series -> Rebekah – Girl Detective which I just might have to read along with the under 12 crowds in the household.
*OBS would like to thank the publisher for supplying a free copy of this title in exchange for an honest review*
June 29, 2018
My children love these little books. They thoroughly enjoy each and every story, as if they are all unique and individual without any cause for similarity among them. Even though sometimes, they might seem tedious and repetitive to me as a parent, I do enjoy being able to read short-stories to my children that are clean and respective.
November 4, 2018
It's alright
I just wish it was much much much much much much longer but I guess even then I would finish it in no time I guess I recommend it to kids who just learnt to read it would be good practice for them so 4 out of 5 or 8 out of 10
I just wish it was much much much much much much longer but I guess even then I would finish it in no time I guess I recommend it to kids who just learnt to read it would be good practice for them so 4 out of 5 or 8 out of 10
May 24, 2017
interesting little short story I haven't decided if I'm going to read any of the other books in this series or not.
March 26, 2018
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April 30, 2018
A lot of previews
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December 16, 2020
cute story
June 7, 2021
Boy Detective
My Grandson who is eight years old read this book. He loved the character RJ. He thought they might be a lot alike. He recommends the book to all boys his age.
My Grandson who is eight years old read this book. He loved the character RJ. He thought they might be a lot alike. He recommends the book to all boys his age.
April 28, 2020
Crate Content: Legal or Not
Rebekah was talking with RJ. He was telling her, "The best part about living in a high-rise apartment building is all the suspicious people."
(RJ Boy Detective Series was born.). RJ is 12 years old and his father owns the high-rise. His best bud is Joey. When RJ and Joey came back from the park, they saw a man carrying a large crate. RJ felt he was trying to hide something. A new mystery was born. RJ=Detective. Joey=Helper. Mission=Find out what is in the crate.
Good Luck on solving this mystery
Rebekah was talking with RJ. He was telling her, "The best part about living in a high-rise apartment building is all the suspicious people."
(RJ Boy Detective Series was born.). RJ is 12 years old and his father owns the high-rise. His best bud is Joey. When RJ and Joey came back from the park, they saw a man carrying a large crate. RJ felt he was trying to hide something. A new mystery was born. RJ=Detective. Joey=Helper. Mission=Find out what is in the crate.
Good Luck on solving this mystery
February 28, 2017
It was okay
O it was okay but a little bit to like RJ found.out so easily I wish there was more action and mystery
Adventurer Girl
O it was okay but a little bit to like RJ found.out so easily I wish there was more action and mystery
Adventurer Girl
September 15, 2021
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Brought to you by OBS reviewer Andra
The Mysterious Crate is a fun, short mystery for the 9 – 12-year-old reader. RJ is a curious boy living in a high rise apartment with his parents (the landlords). RJ finds this ideal as he states to his younger cousin Rebekah:
“The best part of living in a high rise apartment, is all of the suspicious characters.”
I thought it cute that RJ had a BIG selection of detective hats, one for each day and all different colors.
I found RJ sympathetic and likable when Joey (a younger child, who is 8), who also lived in the building came home from school one day upset…the words out of RJ were really great:
“Getting a bad grade just means that you need to study more, it doesn’t mean that you did anything wrong. So we’ll figure it out together.”
RJ and Joey went exploring one day and when they came home a bit late, discovered that one tenant was bringing in a large box…and that looked suspicious to RJ. So now the mystery was on… what was in the box. The sly ways that the boys snoop and try to discover the contents of the box carry on and at times provide levity and laughter.
In the end, a mystery is solved. Can’t say too much, otherwise, you would know the ending!
Did I mention that I liked the cover art? Each of the covers for the three books in the series is good.
An enjoyable read, which would definitely suit any budding mystery reader. PJ Ryan also has a 12 book series -> Rebekah – Girl Detective which I just might have to read along with the under 12 crowds in the household.
*OBS would like to thank the publisher for supplying a free copy of this title in exchange for an honest review*
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Andra
The Mysterious Crate is a fun, short mystery for the 9 – 12-year-old reader. RJ is a curious boy living in a high rise apartment with his parents (the landlords). RJ finds this ideal as he states to his younger cousin Rebekah:
“The best part of living in a high rise apartment, is all of the suspicious characters.”
I thought it cute that RJ had a BIG selection of detective hats, one for each day and all different colors.
I found RJ sympathetic and likable when Joey (a younger child, who is 8), who also lived in the building came home from school one day upset…the words out of RJ were really great:
“Getting a bad grade just means that you need to study more, it doesn’t mean that you did anything wrong. So we’ll figure it out together.”
RJ and Joey went exploring one day and when they came home a bit late, discovered that one tenant was bringing in a large box…and that looked suspicious to RJ. So now the mystery was on… what was in the box. The sly ways that the boys snoop and try to discover the contents of the box carry on and at times provide levity and laughter.
In the end, a mystery is solved. Can’t say too much, otherwise, you would know the ending!
Did I mention that I liked the cover art? Each of the covers for the three books in the series is good.
An enjoyable read, which would definitely suit any budding mystery reader. PJ Ryan also has a 12 book series -> Rebekah – Girl Detective which I just might have to read along with the under 12 crowds in the household.
*OBS would like to thank the publisher for supplying a free copy of this title in exchange for an honest review*
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June 1, 2025Ich mag die Bücher der Autorin. Ich find sie lustig und unterhaltsam. Bei diesem Buch bin ich allerdings sehr zwiegespalten.
Was sich in der Kiste befindet finde ich nicht ok. Ich weiß nicht wie "normal" das in den USA ist, in Deutschland ist es jedenfalls verboten und nicht von Vermietern sondern vom Gesetz her. Dass dies also als eher Bagatelle gesehen wird, finde ich nicht ok. Daher für diesen Band nur 2*. Ich hoffe die anderen werden besser.
Was sich in der Kiste befindet finde ich nicht ok. Ich weiß nicht wie "normal" das in den USA ist, in Deutschland ist es jedenfalls verboten und nicht von Vermietern sondern vom Gesetz her. Dass dies also als eher Bagatelle gesehen wird, finde ich nicht ok. Daher für diesen Band nur 2*. Ich hoffe die anderen werden besser.
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