Gr 4—6—Slate Stephens and Daphne McSweeney set out to solve a mystery that has all of Helena, MT, talking: Cat, the governor's dog, has gone missing. The 12-year-olds find themselves crashing a symphony concert, talking to high-ranking elected officials, and hiking through dangerous closed trails in Glacier National Park. During their investigation, the two young sleuths not only solve the case, but also discover more about themselves and their friendship. Unlike the majority of child prodigy sleuths, Slate and Daphne, while intelligent, are also typical kids. The plot moves quickly and readers hitch a ride on Slate's bike as he explores the city and develops his feelings for Daphne. Collard neatly braids history, geology, and politics into the investigation, mixing interesting facts and crucial details into the mystery.—Mary-Brook J. Townsend, The McGillis School, Salt Lake City, UT
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