Forensics Squad Unleashed

by Monique Polak

Tabitha is thrilled to be attending a summer forensics camp, even if she has to go with her sort-of friend Mason. Soon she is learning to dust for fingerprints, photograph a crime scene and take footprint impressions. Even though the camp instructors have set up a “crime” for the kids to solve, Tabitha longs to use her newfound skills to solve a real-life mystery. She’s pretty sure a dognapping ring is active in her Montreal neighborhood, and when her beloved dog, Roxie, is stolen, she convinces her forensics “team” to help her find Roxie and nab the ’nappers.

208 pages, Paperback

First published March 28, 2016

Reviews

[Jennie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read for upper primary kids who like a contemporary mystery story. Forensics camp provides the characters with skills to bring to their investigation of dog napping in town. Characters are well developed with interesting developments in their relationships. Students who are interested in forensic science, mystery and detective work will enjoy Unleashed.

[Courtenay · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun book that piqued my interest in learning more about forensics in mystery thrillers. I read Middle Grade because I hope someday to write in the age category. It helps that this one has dogs, too, always a draw for me.