The Case of the Vanishing Emerald
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013 · Est. 2.5 hour read

The Case of the Vanishing Emerald

Written by Holly Webb · Illustrated by Marion Lindsay

Book #2 in the The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins series

A lost emerald necklace brings chaos. Is it a curse or envy?

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176 pages· 17,628 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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In Victorian London, actress Sarah Massey loses a precious emerald necklace, rumored to bring a curse. As her life unravels, she seeks help from young detective Maisie Hitchins. Amidst the theater's glamour, Maisie must uncover whether the necklace's curse is real or if jealousy lurks among the troupe. Can Maisie solve the mystery before the curse claims more victims?

From the publisher

“Isnt it a bit strange that all these horrible things are happening to Miss Massey now… Just in time to make her think that the curse is working.” Sarah Massey, talented lead actress in Circus Sweethearts, is a mess. She should be dancing on air–after all, her boyfriend just proposed. But she has lost his gift: a beautiful emerald necklace with a storied history. Rumor has it whoever loses the necklace will be cursed, and now everything around Miss Massey is falling apart. She turns to Maisie Hitchins and her dog, Eddie, for help. But when Maisie shows up at the London theater, things only get stranger. Maisie begins to wonder if it’s really the lost emerald causing all of these problems, or if someone in the troupe is green with envy . . .This follow up to the Case of the Stolen Sixpence is the second book in The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins series.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
176
Words
17,628
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
720L
Themes & topics
Books about cultureBooks about historyBooks about LondonBooks about performing artsBooks about theater and musicals
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.6
F&P level
~Q
AR points
3
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
172197
Publication
Published
March 3, 2015
First published
May 6, 2013
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780544339279

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