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The Buccaneers of St. Frederick Island

Written by Linda Marie Frank

Illustrated by Marianne Savage

I have read other books in this author’s middle-grade/YA mystery series, and I think this one is my favorite.

A group of eighth-grade children decide to raise money to buy toys for children in a homeless shelter in far-away New York City. When the money they have collected is stolen, they bond together to find the clues and catch the thief. Despite warnings from the adults who care about them, this unflappable group of stubborn friends refuse to withdraw from the challenge.

Set on an island originally inhabited by pirates, the setting exudes mystery. The 1940’s characters are colorful and fun, and the short book of under one hundred pages is definitely a page-turner.

An excellent choice for a reluctant reader, pre-teen or teen, but definitely one that can be enjoyed by adults as well.

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