Detective Camp is another great addition to the A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy.

I found that this book didn't live up to the previous ones I'd read, but I can easily see middle graders loving it. The mystery is set at camp this time and there's lots of drama and goofy camp stories/songs to go around.

I didn't like the mystery as much. Normally I find there's many ways the story can go and it leaves you guessing, but this one fell a little flat for me. It seemed obvious what was going on from the get go. Either way, it's still a fun ride and middle graders will love it.

Two out of five stars. ( )

Reading level: Grades 1-4, Lexile 600L
Awards: Iowa Children's Choice Awards

I enjoyed reading this book. I think this is a fun series for kids to read, and I also enjoyed all of the illustrations and the hidden message within the illustrations throughout the book. I do however wish that there was more action and excitement within the overall plot. ( )

Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose go to detective camp where they find a real life mystery and take the steps to solve it.

I liked these kids. They use their brains. There are red herrings to throw us off but the kids are never thrown off. They get their person. I never did figure out the puzzle. I would read more of this series. ( )

Detective Camp (A to Z Mysteries Super Edition, No. 1) Welcome to summer camp for detectives! The kids can’t wait to spend a week following clues and learning about the science of crime solving. Soon all the campers are working on a mystery. But while Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are figuring out their part of the puzzle, they stumble onto something suspicious. Could a real crime be happening at detective camp? (amazon)