Reviews of Mystery and Suspense Books for Kids, New This Week on Book Trends (100904)

Book Trends, a review site for young adult and children books, published several new book reviews this past week. We're presenting here a summary of those in the mystery/suspense/thriller category.

Double Cross by Norah McClintock. The second mystery in the Chloe & Levesque series, recommended for readers aged 10 and older. Lexile measure: N/A. Reviewed by a 7th grade student, who writes, "I really liked the book, it was very concentrated, and I think my heart skipped a beat when I found out what really happened! ... I can’t wait for Norah McClintock to write a 3rd book in the series, I know for sure that it will have even more action, and plot. And of course, Chloe, with the help of her friends, will be able to solve the mystery once and for all!"

The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan. The first thriller in The Kane Chronicles, recommended for readers aged 10 to 12. Lexile measure: N/A. Reviewed by a 7th grade student, who calls the book "awesome", adding, "The Red Pyramid lives up to Rick Riordan’s usual excitement and adventure –- making him one of my favorite authors! ... I just can’t wait until the second book in the series comes out."

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