Review: The Mount Rushmore Face That Couldn't See by Steve Brezenoff

SUMMARY FROM NETGALLEY.COM:

Cat and her friends visit Mount Rushmore, and things quickly get mysterious.
Created and written by Steve Brezenoff who was named by Kirkus as one of the top YA authors of 2010
Book series features the top 4 national parks in America
Ages 8-11. From the Field Trip Mysteries series by Steve Brezenoff.

MY TAKE:

There should be more books like this! :D

The Mount Rushmore Face That Couldn't See is a mystery novel for kids. The protagonists are a group of friends who like solving mysteries. Think Scooby Doo and friends or the Ghostwriters, if you remember those guys. :D

This is the kind of book and series that I would have devoured when I was a kid. The characters complement each other and they're all interesting and likable. The illustrations remind me of a mixture of a cartoon and a hidden object game.

As a mystery novel buff, it was easy for me to guess most of the mystery, although I was pleasantly surprised that I didn't get the reason right. Young mystery fans should have a ball with this book.

Thanks to NetGalley and Stone Arch Books for the e-ARC. Publication date of  The Mount Rushmore Face That Couldn't See is on August 1, 2012.

THE GOOD:

1. The mystery is not completely predictable.
2. The characters are interesting.
3. It's a series!

THE BAD:

1. It's quite short since it's meant for children.

FAVORITE QUOTE/S:

Then she passed out hot dogs and veggie dogs to roast.

READ IT IF:

1. You like mystery novels.
2. You like Scooby Doo, Ghostwriter and other old mystery shows for kids.
3. You're looking for a fun read that your kids or younger relatives can enjoy.

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