Lola loves her eccentric archaeologist father, but sometimes she tires of always moving, never staying on one place long enough to make friends. Then, one day, her father rushes away on a new treasure hunt and sends her to live with her great-aunt in California. Soon after, two strange lawyers inform her that her father has been killed. Lola is convinced that her father is not dead, and goes on a (not so successful) crime spree to try to earn enough money to go looking for him. Her adventures end with her being sent to a private science school. At the school she meets two other students who are willing to join her in her search for her lost father. They are pitted against a mysterious legend, an illusive recluse, and an evil criminal mastermind.
Here is a fun mystery/adventure for middle grade readers. The writing is snappy and the characters are quirky, in an endearing way. There are plenty of hijinks, near escapes, and kid power. The nicest thing about the book is watching the three kids change from adversaries to friends. I am happy to have another recommendation for kids who like mysteries. (2020, 304p.)
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