Enigma

By Graeme Base

Magicians' props vanish. Can Bertie solve the mystery before the show is ruined?

4.1/5 Goodreads · 565 ratings

39 pages· 1,322 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Bertie Badger loves visiting his grandpa at the Retirement Home for Elderly Magicians. But when all the magicians' props mysteriously disappear, Bertie must unravel the clues to save the day. With a built-in decoder, readers join Bertie on a magical quest to uncover the truth. Will he find the missing items in time for the show? Dive into this enchanting tale of mystery and magic, where every page holds a secret waiting to be revealed.

From the publisher

Bestseller Graeme Base harks back to his classic New York Times bestselling solve-the-mystery story The Eleventh Hour in an all-new book that will “puzzle” and entice young readers. Enter a magical world in this warm, funny, and enduring story about the special relationship between a grandson and his grandpa–and their love for magic. Bertie Badger loves to visit the Retirement Home for Elderly Magicians and watch his grandpa perform magic tricks. But one day all the magicians’ props go missing, so Bertie sets off to investigate. Can he solve the mystery in time to save the show? This clever book will engage readers as they are challenged to solve the mystery along with Bertie, discovering where the missing props have gone by using a decoder included with the book that reveals the mystery. Graeme Base, creator of Animalia and many bestselling and beloved books for children, conjures up an inventive, irresistible tale. F&amp;P level: S

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