The Case of the Counterfeit Criminals

By Jordan Stratford, Kelly Murphy (Illustrator)

Part of the The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency series

A fossil hunter's dog is kidnapped. Can two detectives save her and science in three days?

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208 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Ada Byron Lovelace and Mary Shelley, the Wollstonecraft Detectives, face their toughest challenge yet. Renowned fossil hunter Mary Anning's dog is kidnapped, and the ransom is her integrity. Forced to authenticate fake dinosaur bones, she turns to Ada and Mary. With only three days, they must unravel a web of deceit involving leeches, smoke bombs, and secret elevators. Can they outsmart the blackmailers and rescue the dog before time runs out? The stakes are high, and the clock is ticking in this thrilling mystery filled with clever twists and daring escapades.

From the publisher

This “winner” (School Library Journal) of a history-mystery-science series continues as the Wollstonecraft Detectives–Ada Byron Lovelace and Mary Shelley–take on a case from the celebrated dinosaur bone hunter, Mary Anning. The Wollstonecraft Girls embark on their most important case yet–the famed dinosaur fossil hunter Mary Anning is being blackmailed. Her precious dog has been snatched and the kidnappers are demanding that Miss Anning authenticate some fake dinosaur bones up for auction at the British Museum in order to get him back. Ada and Mary have just three days to track down the fossil fakers, find the dog, and save the integrity of science! The game is truly afoot in this quirky caper involving blood-sucking leeches, an asthmatic pug, smoke bombs, secret elevators, diabolical disguises, and wicked word-play. Praise for The Case of the Missing Moonstone An enjoyable plot, resourceful heroines and fun writing. –Wall Street Journal Smart and witty. . . . The detectives in training use quick thinking, book smarts, and social know-how to find a stolen gemstone. Comical narration and dialogue will charm readers thoroughly. –Publishers Weekly Praise for The Case of the Girl in Grey Mystery fans … will relish the girls’ romp around the stately home; discovery of an encrypted clue (in the crypt, of course); and unraveling of the mystery.–Booklist “Equal parts laughs and adventure, this lively mystery will keep you guessing till the end!” -Discovery Girls

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