How Can I Be a Detective If I Have to Baby-Sit? (Stevie Diamond Mysteries) - Softcover

[The nimble plot development and integration of the unique setting into the story line make this Canadian import, the second "Stevie Diamond Mystery," a cut above most detective series for this age group.

As a mystery story, Bailey’s is well crafted. She amply establishes a group of plausible suspects and provides Stevie’s reading of the situation; the child reader will fall into the same traps as she does. By showing how Stevie thinks, the child reader is also invited to participate.

Middle-school mystery fans will enjoy Bailey’s entertaining story: clues are nicely place, the plot unfolds at a brisk pace, and Stevie is an engaging heroine who botches things up believably.

As a mystery story, Bailey s is well crafted. She amply establishes a group of plausible suspects and provides Stevie s reading of the situation; the child reader will fall into the same traps as she does. By showing how Stevie thinks, the child reader is also invited to participate."

Middle-school mystery fans will enjoy Bailey s entertaining story: clues are nicely place, the plot unfolds at a brisk pace, and Stevie is an engaging heroine who botches things up believably."

[T]he nimble plot development and integration of the unique setting into the story line make this Canadian import, the second ?Stevie Diamond Mystery, ? a cut above most detective series for this age group. School Library Journal"

As a mystery story, Bailey's is well crafted. She amply establishes a group of plausible suspects and provides Stevie's reading of the situation; the child reader will fall into the same traps as she does. By showing how Stevie thinks, the child reader is also invited to participate. Quill & Quire"

Pre-teen sleuths Stevie and Jesse test their detection skills once again in this fast-paced mystery. When a resolution is reached, it is satisfying and unforced. The real highlight, however, is the characterization. Stevie is realistic and appealing as the spunky, independent heroine. Easy-going Jesse makes a good foil. CM Magazine"

Middle-school mystery fans will enjoy Bailey's entertaining story: clues are nicely place, the plot unfolds at a brisk pace, and Stevie is an engaging heroine who botches things up believably. Booklist"

Stevie and her partner, Jesse, go to a tree-planting camp for the summer with hopes of finding exciting detective work, only to end up baby-sitting, but when the child's house is ransacked, the mystery-solving duo eagerly begin the search for clues.