Under Suspicion
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015 · Est. 6 hour read

Under Suspicion

By R. A. Spratt, R. A. Spratt, Phil Gosier (Illustrator)

Part of the Friday Barnes series

Young detective must clear her name and solve new mysteries at school.

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304 pages· 42,554 words· Est. 6 hour read
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Friday Barnes, a brilliant young detective, finds herself unexpectedly arrested after cracking a swamp-yeti case at her boarding school. With her reputation on the line, she must unravel a scandalous quiche bake-off, a decades-old secret buried on campus, and the puzzling kindness of a new student, Christopher. Can Friday solve these mysteries before it's too late? Dive into 'Under Suspicion' for a thrilling mix of humor and suspense as Friday navigates her way through intrigue and unexpected twists, all while showcasing her Sherlock-like intellect and unique social skills.

From the publisher

Friday Barnes, girl detective, is… under arrest?!

Getting arrested was the last thing Friday expected after solving the swamp-yeti mystery at her boarding school. But she better clear her name fast! She’s got new cases to investigate, like a scandalous quiche bake-off, a decades old mystery buried in her school’s backyard, and why the new boy, Christopher, is being so nice to her.

More adventures and intrigue ensue in Under Suspicion: A Friday Barnes Mystery, the second book in the illustrated Friday Barnes mystery series, starring a genius detective with the brains (and social skills) of Sherlock Holmes.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
304
Words
42,554
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~860L
Themes & topics
Books about sleuthingBooks about detectivesBooks about schoolBooks about girls and womenBooks about boarding schools
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.5
F&P level
~T
AR points
7
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
185011
Publication
Published
August 1, 2017
First published
January 2, 2015
Publisher
Square Fish
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781250141996

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